Compare SWITCH vs IF

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Compare SWITCH vs IF side-by-side — differences, popularity and recommendation

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Feature

Logical

=SWITCH()

Syntax

Logical

=IF()

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Syntax

Category

Logical logical

Popularity

55 / 100

95 / 100

Views

◉ 36 views

◉ 70 views

Output

Mixed

Version

Excel 2019

All versions

Volatile

Dynamic Array

Description

The SWITCH function evaluates one value (called the expression) against a list of values, and returns the result corresponding to the first matching value. If there is no match, an optional default value may be returned. If there are no matching values, and no default argument is supplied, the SWITCH function returns the #N/A! error.

How to use the IF function in Excel to make logical comparisons between data values.

Syntax

=SWITCH(expression, value1, result1, [default or value2, result2],…[default or value3, result3])

=IF(logical_test, value_if_true, [value_if_false])

Arguments

4 Arguments

expression value1…value126 result1…result126 default (Optional)

3 Arguments

logical_test value_if_true value_if_false (Optional)

Examples

Tips

★ Recommendation — Winner: =IF()

=IF() is recommended based on higher popularity, newer version and Dynamic Array support.

Winner: =IF()