AND() – Checks multiple conditions and returns a value if all are true
The AND() function evaluates multiple conditions. If all of the specified conditions are true, it returns a specified trueValue. If even one condition is false, it returns a specified falseValue.
Syntax
AND(condition1, condition2, ..., trueValue, falseValue)
- condition1, condition2, ...: Two or more logical expressions that can be evaluated as TRUE or FALSE (e.g., T1A1 > 10, T1B1 < 5).
- trueValue: The value that is returned if all of the specified conditions evaluate to TRUE.
- falseValue: The value that is returned if any one of the specified conditions evaluates to FALSE.
Basic example
AND(T1A1 > 10, T1B1 < 5, "All True", "Not All True")
This example checks two conditions: if the value in cell T1A1 is greater than 10, AND if the value in cell T1B1 is less than 5.
- If T1A1 = 15 (true) and T1B1 = 3 (true), it returns "All True" (because both conditions are true).
- If T1A1 = 15 (true) and T1B1 = 10 (false), it returns "Not All True" (because T1B1 < 5 is false).
- If T1A1 = 5 (false) and T1B1 = 3 (true), it returns "Not All True" (because T1A1 > 10 is false).
Supported operators for conditions
Conditions use standard comparison operators:
- > (greater than)
- >= (greater than or equal to)
- < (less than)
- <= (less than or equal to)
- == (equal to)
- != (not equal to)
Key features
- Multiple condition evaluation: Allows checking several logical statements simultaneously.
- "All true" logic: Returns the trueValue only if every single one of the conditions is met.
- Built-in branching: Directly specifies the outcomes (trueValue, falseValue) within the function, much like an IF structure combined with AND logic.
- Variable number of conditions: Can accept multiple conditions before the trueValue and falseValue arguments.
Practical uses
- Confirming task completion: AND(SubTask1 == "Done", SubTask2 == "Done", SubTask3 == "Done", "Project Complete", "Project Incomplete").
- Checking if a candidate meets all requirements for a job: AND(experience > 5, degree == "Yes", "Qualified", "Not Qualified").
- Validating data entry where multiple fields must satisfy certain criteria: AND(ISNUMBER(T1A1 > 0, T1A1 <= 10, "Valid Input", "Invalid Input").
Common mistakes
- Argument order: Ensuring all conditions are listed before the trueValue and falseValue arguments.
- Text values not in quotes: The trueValue and falseValue, if text, must be enclosed in double quotes.
- Confusing with OR logic: This function triggers trueValue only if all conditions are true. For "any true" logic, use the OR() function.
- Insufficient conditions: At least one condition must be provided before the true/false values. The MathGrid manual example shows two, suggesting a minimum of one is likely necessary.
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