Build Smarter, Error-Proof Excel Formulas Using Logical & Information Functions
Working with Logical and Information Functions, is designed to help learners add intelligence and adaptability to their Excel spreadsheets. This chapter introduces the foundational IF function and progresses to more complex uses such as handling false results, avoiding division by zero, and building nested logical tests. Through practical examples like calculating tiered bonuses and aging overdue invoices, students will see how logical functions can drive real-world decision-making in Excel.
What you’ll learn
- Students will use IF and nested IF functions to create formulas that make decisions based on conditions..
- They’ll combine AND, OR, and NOT functions to handle multiple logical tests..
- Learners will avoid errors like division by zero using logical checks..
- They’ll apply conditional formatting formulas to highlight data dynamically..
- Students will count and locate values in ranges using logical tests..
- They’ll calculate tiered bonuses and smart due dates with logical functions..
- Learners will use information functions like CELL, ERROR.TYPE, and INFO to get worksheet details..
- They’ll check data types and cell states using IS functions like ISBLANK and ISNUMBER..
- Students will handle errors gracefully and ignore them when needed in ranges..
- They’ll automate data validation and analysis with logical and information functions combined..
Course Content
- Working with Logical and Information Functions –> 29 lectures • 1hr 23min.
Requirements
Working with Logical and Information Functions, is designed to help learners add intelligence and adaptability to their Excel spreadsheets. This chapter introduces the foundational IF function and progresses to more complex uses such as handling false results, avoiding division by zero, and building nested logical tests. Through practical examples like calculating tiered bonuses and aging overdue invoices, students will see how logical functions can drive real-world decision-making in Excel.
Learners will explore advanced logical functions like IFS, AND, and OR to create multi-condition formulas that slot values into categories or trigger specific outcomes. They’ll also apply these formulas in conditional formatting, enabling dynamic visual cues in data sets. This chapter includes sessions on applying logic across ranges and performing calculations only when certain conditions are met, helping users streamline data analysis and reporting.
The second part of the chapter introduces Excel’s powerful information functions, including CELL, INFO, ERROR.TYPE, and the IS family of functions. These tools allow users to retrieve details about the data, detect errors, and count or ignore blanks when needed. Together, logical and information functions give students the ability to build smarter, error-resistant spreadsheets that react to data automatically. This chapter is ideal for anyone looking to enhance precision, automation, and clarity in their Excel workbooks.