How to Use the IF OR Formula in Excel (Flexible Logic Conditions)

How to Use the IF OR Formula in Excel (Flexible Logic Conditions)

The IF OR combination in Excel is powerful for checking if any of the listed conditions are true and returning specific results based on that.

📘 Syntax:

=IF(OR(condition1, condition2), "True Result", "False Result")

✅ Example:

=IF(OR(A2="Absent", B2="Fail"), "Not Eligible", "Eligible")

This will mark "Not Eligible" if a student was either "Absent" or got "Fail".

🎯 Use Cases:

• Checking multiple failure criteria
• Approving if at least one condition is met
• Flexible validations in HR or reports

🧠 Why It Matters:

IF + OR lets you simplify rules where just one condition being true is enough. It's essential for everyday logic building in Excel.

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