# IF

The **IF** function returns one value if a condition is true and another value if it is false.

### Syntax

```javascript
IF( logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false )
```

### Arguments

* *logical\_test*: The condition to evaluate.
* *value\_if\_true*: The value returned if the condition is true.
* *value\_if\_false*: The value returned if the condition is false.

### Return value

Returns either *value\_if\_true* or *value\_if\_false* based on the result of the condition.

### Example

```javascript
IF(PY > 0, (AC - PY) / PY, 0)
```

Returns *`(AC - PY) / PY`* if *PY* is greater than 0; otherwise, returns 0.

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### Excel equivalent

[IF](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/if-function-69aed7c9-4e8a-4755-a9bc-aa8bbff73be2)


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