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21 mar 2019 · If a formula returns an empty string, you can't use ISBLANK() because the presence of the formula makes the cell not functionally blank, even if it is visually blank. But, you can use IF() and LEN() to test how many characters are in the cell.
To take an action if a cell is blank (empty), you can use the IF function. The formula in cell E5 is: = IF (D5 = "","Open","") As the formula is copied down, it returns "Open" when the date in column D is blank (empty).
To test for cells that contain specific text, you can use a formula based on the IF function combined with the SEARCH and ISNUMBER functions. In the example shown, the formula in C5 is: =IF (ISNUMBER (SEARCH ("abc",B5)),B5,"") To test for "if cell equals" you can use a simpler formula.
If any of the cells in the range are not blank, I want to return a value Major Milestone Due. Here is the formula I currently have: =IF(ISBLANK(BM2:BQ2),"","Major Milestone Due")
6 lis 2023 · This tutorial demonstrates how to use the ISBLANK Function in Excel and Google Sheets to test if a cell is blank. How to use the ISBLANK Function. The ISBLANK Function tests if a cell is completely blank or not. It returns TRUE if the cell is blank, FALSE otherwise. =ISBLANK(A2)
In this case we're using IF with the ISBLANK function: =IF (ISBLANK (D2),"Blank","Not Blank") Which says IF (D2 is blank, then return "Blank", otherwise return "Not Blank"). You could just as easily use your own formula for the "Not Blank" condition as well.
23 maj 2023 · Formula Example: Blank cells ="" Evaluates to TRUE if a cell is visually empty, even if it contains a zero-length string. Otherwise, evaluates to FALSE. =IF(A1="", 0, 1) Returns 0 if A1 is visually blank. Otherwise returns 1. If A1 contains an empty string (""), the formula returns 0. ISBLANK()
