How to use the IF function to check for non-empty values

To determine if a cell contains a non-empty value using the IF function in Excel or Google Sheets, you can use the following formula:

=IF(A1, “Not Empty”, “Empty”)

1 2	=IF(A1, “Not Empty”, “Empty”)

Step-by-Step Explanation:

Function Structure: The IF function syntax is IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false).
Logical Test: Use the cell reference (e.g., A1) as the logical test. In Excel, any non-empty cell evaluates to TRUE; an empty cell evaluates to FALSE.
Return Values:
If the cell is non-empty, the function returns “Not Empty”.
If the cell is empty, it returns “Empty”.

Example:

Cell A1: Contains data (text, number, etc.)
=IF(A1, “Not Empty”, “Empty”) // Returns “Not Empty”
Cell A2: Empty
=IF(A2, “Not Empty”, “Empty”) // Returns “Empty”

This formula efficiently checks for non-empty cells and works across various data types in both Excel and Google Sheets.