NOW &
TODAY
If you want to calculate the current date and
time (that is your system clock), use
=NOW()
 If you want to include just the date, use
=TODAY()
Logical function is a powerful
worksheet function that enables you
to add decision-making and logical
preference for your worksheets.
IF statement is very useful for testing a cell and
making decisions based on cell content.
Syntax:
If(logical_test,value_if_true,value_if_false)
 IF statement requires three arguments:
 Logical_Test - is any value or expression that
can be evaluated toTrue or False.
 Value_if_true – is the value that is returned if
logical_test isTRUE.
 Value_if_false – is the value that is returned if
logical test is FALSE.

Using other functions

  • 2.
  • 3.
    If you wantto calculate the current date and time (that is your system clock), use =NOW()
  • 4.
     If youwant to include just the date, use =TODAY()
  • 5.
    Logical function isa powerful worksheet function that enables you to add decision-making and logical preference for your worksheets.
  • 6.
    IF statement isvery useful for testing a cell and making decisions based on cell content. Syntax: If(logical_test,value_if_true,value_if_false)
  • 7.
     IF statementrequires three arguments:  Logical_Test - is any value or expression that can be evaluated toTrue or False.  Value_if_true – is the value that is returned if logical_test isTRUE.  Value_if_false – is the value that is returned if logical test is FALSE.