The Excel TRUE function is a Logical formula that essentially returns the logical value TRUE. Microsoft notes that the TRUE function is included in Excel for compatibility with other spreadsheet programs. You do not need to use in most cases, except for when using criteria based functions such as COUNTIFS. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to use the TRUE function in Excel, and also go over some tips and error handling methods.
Supported versions
- All Excel versions
Excel TRUE Function Syntax
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Arguments
TRUE function in Excel requires no arguments.
Examples for the TRUE Function in Excel
Returning a logical value
As the name suggests, the TRUE function returns the logical value TRUE. Thus, you can use the function to return its value based on other conditions. For example:
You can also omit the parenthesis () to return the logical value. For example:
In fact, you do not need the IF function at all, since logical expressions themselves will automatically generate a TRUE or FALSE outcome.
Using the TRUE function as a criteria
You can use the TRUE function (or its outcome value) as a criteria argument in functions like COUNTIFS, SUMIFS, or AVERAGEIF. For example, to count the TRUE values in a list, use the following formula:
Tips
- TRUE is essentially a function used for compatibility with other software.
- The logical expressions automatically return logical values TRUE or FALSE based on the outcome of the expression.
- =TRUE is equal to =TRUE()
- FALSE function is the opposite version of the TRUE function.
- The TRUE function can be useful when combined with …IFS and …IF functions.