How to Use the DELTA Function in Excel
Below is a comprehensive guide on utilizing the DELTA function in both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
Overview
The DELTA function is used to compare two numeric values. It returns 1 if the values are equal and 0 if they are not. This functionality is particularly useful for conditional formatting and logical tests within spreadsheets.
Syntax
The syntax for the DELTA function is consistent across both Excel and Google Sheets:
=DELTA(number1, [number2])number1: The first number, or a reference to a cell containing the number, that you want to compare.number2(optional): The second number, or a reference to a cell containing the number, to compare against. If this argument is omitted, the function will assume it to be 0.
Examples
Example 1:
Comparing two numbers:
| A | B | Result |
| 10 | 10 | =DELTA(A2, B2) |
In this case, the formula returns 1 because the values are equal.
Example 2:
Utilizing DELTA in conditional formatting:
Assume you have a series of numbers in column A and wish to highlight cells where the number equals 5. Employ the following custom formula for conditional formatting:
=DELTA(A1, 5)This formula will highlight cells containing the number 5.
Example 3:
Incorporating DELTA in logical operations:
The DELTA function can be integrated with other functions for enhanced logical operations. Consider the following example:
=IF(DELTA(A1, 10), "Equal", "Not Equal")This expression results in “Equal” if cell A1 contains the number 10; otherwise, it produces “Not Equal”.
This guide should help you efficiently leverage the DELTA function in Excel and Google Sheets to evaluate equality of values and enhance your data management and analysis tasks.
More information: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/delta-function-2f763672-c959-4e07-ac33-fe03220ba432