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Anonymous
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IF function error?

Hello,

 

Why am I getting an error with my IF formula on a Query New Column?

 

=if([Category 1]=" ",[Family 1],[Category 1])

 

If complaints about the "," but cannot figure out why.

 

Thank you

J

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Anonymous
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Did it differently.

 

Used a Conditional Column. Much easier.

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Anonymous
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ok.

 

"if" needs to be spelled "If"

 

But am still getting an error saying that

"Expression.Error: The name 'If' wasn't recognized.  Make sure it's spelled correctly."

 

Any reason why?

Anonymous
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Did it differently.

 

Used a Conditional Column. Much easier.

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