learn excel - Changing a Cell to Zero

Hi Kate

Thanks for your question.

This can be solved by using the IF function as part of your formula.

1. Start by putting in your formula (e.g. B3*C3).

2. Extend your formula to include the IF function. For example:

=IF(B3*C3<0,0,B3*C3)

What this tells Excel is that if the result of the formula is less than 0, then display 0 in the cell, otherwise display the result of the formula.

Hope this helps - Amanda

Hi Kate,

Using an IF function will allow you to achieve your objective.

The IF function structure is =IF(TEST, IF TRUE, IF FALSE)

Example
A. B. C.
1. 10 20 =IF(A1*B1>0, A1*B1, "0")

2. -10 20 =IF(A1*B1>0, A1*B1, "0")


Where 1, 2 represent excel row numbers and A, B, C represent excel columns

The IF calculation in cell C1 and C2 perform a test, A1*B1>0, if that test is true then it displays the result of the calculation A1*B1, however if the test is false it displays a zero value

Hope this helps.