How to Use the GESTEP Function in Excel
The GESTEP function is utilized to determine if a number surpasses a specified threshold value. It returns 1 when the number is equal to or exceeds the threshold, and 0 otherwise. This function is supported by both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
Syntax:
The syntax for the GESTEP function is consistent across Excel and Google Sheets:
GESTEP(number, step)number: The number that you want to evaluate against the threshold.step: The threshold value against which the number is compared.
Examples:
Example 1:
Consider a scenario where you have a series of numbers in cells A1:A5 and the goal is to check if each is at least 5. You can apply the GESTEP function as follows:
| Number | Result |
|---|---|
| 8 | =GESTEP(A2, 5) |
| 3 | =GESTEP(A3, 5) |
| 6 | =GESTEP(A4, 5) |
| 4 | =GESTEP(A5, 5) |
In this case, the function returns 1 if a number is 5 or greater, and 0 if it is less.
Example 2:
An additional practical use of the GESTEP function is to categorize data based on a threshold, such as determining pass or fail statuses for students based on their scores. Assume that a passing score is 60. You can implement the GESTEP function like this:
=GESTEP(A2, 60)If a student’s score in cell A2 is 60 or higher, the function returns 1 (pass); if it is lower, it results in 0 (fail).
These examples illustrate how the GESTEP function can be a versatile tool in Excel and Google Sheets for comparing numbers against specified thresholds in various applications.
More information: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/gestep-function-f37e7d2a-41da-4129-be95-640883fca9df