EXCEL SOLUTIONS

AND function in Excel

Returns TRUE only when every condition you give it is true. Usually used inside IF.

BeginnerLogic

Syntax

=AND(logical1, [logical2], ...)
Arguments of AND
ArgumentWhat it means
logical1The first condition.
logical2, ...More conditions.

Examples with results

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Office supplies sales (fictional)

RowABCDE
1ItemQtyUnit priceRegionDate
2Pen101.5North2025-01-15
3Notebook512South2025-02-03
4Pen201.5South2025-02-28
5Stapler240North2025-03-10
6Folder153.25East2025-03-22
7Notebook812East2025-04-05
8Pen121.5North2025-04-18
9Marker302South2025-05-02
Office supplies sales (fictional) Row 1 holds the headings. All data is fictional. Dates are year-month-day.

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  • =AND(B2>=10,C2>1)TRUE

    Was the first order 10 or more units and priced above 1?

  • =IF(AND(B2>=10,D2="North"),"Bulk North","Other")Bulk North

    Use it inside IF

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How people use AND at work

  • HR

    Long service and a good rating.

    =IF(AND(E2>=4,C2>9000),"Review pay","Keep")Review pay
    Data: Team list (fictional)
  • Operations

    Low stock and a high unit cost.

    =IF(AND(C4<=D4,E4>20),"Check urgently","OK")Check urgently
    Data: Stock levels (fictional)

Common mistakes and tips

  • Do not write conditions like 1<A1<10. Use AND(A1>1,A1<10).

Works in

All versions of Excel, and Google Sheets.

Related formulas

ORIF

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