Using the if function in Excel you can perform calculations based on defined criteria.

1. How to use the ‘IF’ function in Excel by familycomputerclub.com http://www.familycomputerclub.com

2. Click inside the cell where you wish to enter your function Enter ‘=‘ http://www.familycomputerclub.com

3. 3. In our example we wish to calculate the amount of VAT based on the Product category 4. If the product belongs to the ‘electronic’ category then we wish to calculate VAT at 4% 5. If the product belongs to the ‘electrical’ category then we wish to calculate VAT at 12.5% http://www.familycomputerclub.com

4. 6. We write the function as shown in the formula bar 7. We interpret the written function as follows: If the value in the cell B2 is Electronic then we multiply the price with 4% else we multiply the price with12.5%. 8. Since the category is ‘Text’ we need to use quotes. For numbers we write as is i. e. without any quotes. http://www.familycomputerclub.com

5. http://www.familycomputerclub.com 9. The syntax of the function is Important 10. You must use quotes, commas and brackets correctly 11. With a little practice this is quite easy.

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