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SWITCH function example in Excel

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Excel SWITCH function compares an expression to a list of values and returns the corresponding result.

This example teaches you how to use the SWITCH function in Excel 2016 instead of the IFS function.

1a. For example, the IFS function below finds the correct states.

Explanation: cell A2 contains the string 85-UT. The RIGHT function extracts the 2 rightmost characters from this string (UT). As a result, the IFS function returns the correct state (Utah). If the 2 rightmost characters are not equal to UT, TX or OH, the IFS function returns a question mark. Instead of TRUE, you can also use 1=1 or something else that is always TRUE.

Worked Example:   SWITCH function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

1b. The SWITCH function below produces the exact same result but is much easier to read.

Worked Example:   SWITCH function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

Explanation: if the first argument (RIGHT(A2,2) in this example) equals UT, the SWITCH function returns Utah. If TX, Texas. If OH, Ohio. The last argument (a question mark in this example) is always the default value (if there’s no match).

Worked Example:   SWITCH function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

2. Why not always use the SWITCH function in Excel? There are many examples where you cannot use the SWITCH function instead of the IFS function.

Explanation: because we use”<” and “>=” symbols in this IFS function, we cannot use the SWITCH function.

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