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daveg_i_norge
Copper Contributor
Oct 14, 2024

IF Function not working on desktop app but OK online

I've been using excel on and off for over 20 years. My problem is that a simple IF statement works online but not on my desktop app.

 

=IF(C4=C5, "True", "False") was created online without errors and works, C4=1, C5=2

 

When I create the same on the desktop app I get this

 I have the problem on both of my PC's. If I use the formula wizard I get the same error.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Dave.

  • HansVogelaar's avatar
    HansVogelaar
    Oct 15, 2024

    daveg_i_norge 

    Thank you. Point is not a good choice for the List separator. I'd set it to semicolon ;

    You can then use ; between the arguments of a formula:

     

    =IF(C4=C5; "True"; "False")

    • daveg_i_norge's avatar
      daveg_i_norge
      Copper Contributor

      Detlef_Lewin thanks for a quick reply. I have tried ; and . and , this is driving me crazy. 
      if I download the file created online and open it on the desktop app it functions correctly , if I try and edit the formula it errors with the same message as before. 

       

      • HansVogelaar's avatar
        HansVogelaar
        MVP

        daveg_i_norge 

        Press the Windows key+R to activate the Run dialog.

        Type    control international   and press Enter or click OK.

        Click Additional settings...

        What is the List separator?

        Activate the Currency tab.

        What are the Decimal symbol and the Digit grouping symbol?

         

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