What does the + in '=+IF(...' do in an excel function

G

gibbyson

Do you know what a plus sign in front of an if statement means? I have a
spreadsheet that has the following equation in it and it seems to evaluate
the same regardless of whether it's =+IF or =IF ????????

=+IF(J24-(Q24+M24+L24+R24)>0,J24-(Q24+M24+L24+R24),0)
 
C

Chip Pearson

It doesn't do anything. It is a leftover from the days of Lotus
123. It is harmless, and doesn't change the operation of the
formula in any way.


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Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Pearson Software Consulting, LLC
www.cpearson.com
 
B

Bob Phillips

Nothing, it is not necessary, it is a throwback to Lotus, ditch it.

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HTH

RP
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