Excel - IF Function Problem - Expert Solution

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I need a formula to compare If column A&B are = to column E&F then enter True or False
Solved by M. H. in 12 mins
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Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:18
Hello!
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:18
welcome to excelchat!
User 10/04/2018 - 07:18
Hello
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:18
you want to compare a with e and b with f right?
User 10/04/2018 - 07:19
right
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:20
ok sure
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:20
please check cell c1
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:20
type values in a b e and f
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:21
there?
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:21
it will say true if a is equal to e and b is equal to f
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:21
if any one is not equal it will show false right?
User 10/04/2018 - 07:22
for example......
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:22
check if c1 is working
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:23
as per your requirement or not by changing values in a1 b1 e1 and f1
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:23
in preview sheet beside you
User 10/04/2018 - 07:23
A has social security numbers and B has payroll deductions and E and F have the same information but there is discrepancies in the deduction amounts in B and F
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:24
then it should say false right?
User 10/04/2018 - 07:24
correct
User 10/04/2018 - 07:24
It says content cannot be displayed
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:24
=IF(A1&B1=E1&F1,"true","false")
User 10/04/2018 - 07:24
in the open window
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:24
this is the formula
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:24
try this
User 10/04/2018 - 07:25
ok
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:25
and let me know if its working as per your requirement or not
User 10/04/2018 - 07:29
I believe this works
User 10/04/2018 - 07:29
amazing Thanks
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:29
ok do you need further help regarding this issue?
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:29
pleasure
User 10/04/2018 - 07:30
So just so I'm clear this identifies discrepancies in A&B if they don't match E&F?
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:30
yes for sure
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:30
this will
User 10/04/2018 - 07:30
ok that will be it. Thanks a bunch
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:30
thank you for choosing excelchat!
Excelchat Expert 10/04/2018 - 07:30
please end this session from your side thanks!

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