Hey everyone, I’m having trouble with a simple Excel function. I’ve tried different approaches but keep getting a formula parse error. It’s driving me crazy!
Here’s what I’m trying to do:
Column B has either ‘Y’ or ‘N’ in each cell. I want the next column to show the opposite value. So if B2 is ‘Y’, the cell next to it should be ‘N’, and vice versa.
I thought this formula would work:
=IF(C2, "N", "Y")
But it’s not working. Can anyone spot what I’m doing wrong or suggest a better way to do this? Thanks in advance for any help!
hey ryan, i think ur formula’s a bit off. try this instead:
=IF(B2=“Y”, “N”, “Y”)
u need to check B2 (not C2) and use quotes around the Y and N. hope that helps! lemme know if u still have issues
I’ve been in your shoes, Ryan. Excel can be tricky sometimes! Here’s what worked for me:
=IF(B2=“Y”, “N”, “Y”)
The key is to specify the exact cell you’re checking (B2) and use quotes around the text values. This formula will flip ‘Y’ to ‘N’ and anything else (including ‘N’) to ‘Y’.
Pro tip: If you need this for a whole column, just drag the formula down. Excel will automatically adjust the cell references.
One thing to watch out for: make sure your cells in column B only contain ‘Y’ or ‘N’. If there’s anything else, you might get unexpected results.
Hope this helps! Let us know if you run into any other snags.
I encountered a similar issue recently. The problem lies in your cell reference and condition. Here’s a corrected version:
=IF(B2=“Y”, “N”, “Y”)
This checks if B2 contains “Y”, then outputs “N”, otherwise “Y”. Remember to use quotation marks for text values in formulas. Also, ensure you’re referencing the correct column (B, not C).
For multiple cells, you can drag the formula down or use absolute references like $B2 if needed. Let us know if you need further clarification on Excel functions.