Are you looking to level up your Google Sheets game? Look no further! In this guide, I will dive deep into the world of comparison operators and their equivalent functions in Google Sheets. Get ready to discover the secrets of maximizing efficiency and accuracy in your spreadsheets.
The Power of Comparison Operators in Google Sheets
Google Sheets offers six comparison operators: “=”, “<“, “<=”, “>”, “>=”, and “<>”. These operators allow you to compare values and retrieve Boolean results. But did you know that there are also equivalent functions for each operator? Let’s explore both the operators and their function counterparts together.
The “=” Operator and the EQ Function: The Equality Test
The “=” operator, or the EQ function, is used to test for equality between two values. Whether you prefer the operator or the function, the choice is yours. Here’s an example to help you grasp the concept:
=IF(B2=C2, "YES", "NO")You can achieve the same outcome with the EQ function:
=IF(EQ(B2, C2), "YES", "NO")Both formulas return “YES” if the values in cells B2 and C2 are equal, and “NO” if they are not.
The “<” Operator and the LT Function: Comparing Values
The “<” operator, as well as the LT function, is used to compare if the first value is less than the second value. Here’s an example:
=IF(B2<C2, "YES", "NO")Alternatively, you can use the LT function:
=IF(LT(B2, C2), "YES", "NO")Both formulas return “YES” if the value in cell B2 is less than the value in cell C2, and “NO” if it is not.
The “<=” Operator and the LTE Function: Less Than or Equal To
The “<=” operator, along with the LTE function, allows you to test if the first value is less than or equal to the second value. Consider this formula:
=IF(B2<=C2, "YES", "NO")You can achieve the same result with the LTE function:
=IF(LTE(B2, C2), "YES", "NO")Both formulas return “YES” if the value in cell B2 is less than or equal to the value in cell C2, and “NO” if it is not.
The “>” Operator and the GT Function: Greater Than
The “>” operator, as well as the GT function, are used to test if the first value is greater than the second value. Here’s an example:
=IF(B2>C2, "YES", "NO")Alternatively, you can use the GT function:
=IF(GT(B2, C2), "YES", "NO")Both formulas return “YES” if the value in cell B2 is greater than the value in cell C2, and “NO” if it is not.
The “>=” Operator and the GTE Function: Greater Than or Equal To
The “>=” operator, along with the GTE function, allows you to test if the first value is greater than or equal to the second value. Take a look at this formula:
=IF(B2>=C2, "YES", "NO")You can achieve the same outcome with the GTE function:
=IF(GTE(B2, C2), "YES", "NO")Both formulas return “YES” if the value in cell B2 is greater than or equal to the value in cell C2, and “NO” if it is not.
The “<>” Operator and the NE Function: Non-Equality Test
The “<>” operator, or the NE function, allows you to test if the value in one cell is not equal to the value in another cell. Here’s how it works:
=IF(B2<>C2, "YES", "NO")You can achieve the same result with the NE function:
=IF(NE(B2, C2), "YES", "NO")Both formulas return “YES” if the values in cells B2 and C2 are not equal, and “NO” if they are.
Unleashing the Power of Comparison Operators in Array Formulas
Array formulas take comparison operators and their equivalent functions to the next level. By combining them with the ARRAYFORMULA function, you can perform multiple comparisons at once. Let’s take a look:
=ArrayFormula(IF(D2:D10>E2:E10, "✓", "x"))The above formula tests whether the values in cells D2:D10 are greater than the values in cells E2:E10. If the comparison evaluates to TRUE, it returns a tick mark (“✓”); otherwise, it returns an ‘x’ mark.
In conclusion, whether you prefer comparison operators or their equivalent functions, Google Sheets has you covered. Feel free to mix and match them in your formulas to suit your needs. And if you’re feeling adventurous, explore the ISBETWEEN function to determine if a value falls between two others.
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