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ISLOGICAL

The ISLOGICAL function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool to check whether a value is TRUE or FALSE. This function is commonly used for conditional logic and data analysis. Learn how to use ISLOGICAL effectively in our comprehensive guide.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: ISLOGICAL(value)

Parameters:

  • value: The value to check for TRUE or FALSE.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using ISLOGICAL with a single value:

    • Example: =ISLOGICAL(TRUE)
    • Result: TRUE
  2. Using ISLOGICAL with a cell reference:

    • Example: If cell A1 has the value FALSE, then =ISLOGICAL(A1) will return TRUE.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Data Validation: Check if the input value in a cell is a logical value.
  2. Conditional Formatting: Apply formatting based on logical values in a range of cells.
  3. Conditional Functions: Use ISLOGICAL as a condition in IF, AND, or OR functions.

Related Functions

  • ISNUMBER: Checks whether a value is a number.
  • ISTEXT: Checks whether a value is text.
  • ISBLANK: Checks whether a value is empty.

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