NOT

Flips TRUE to FALSE, and FALSE to TRUE.

How it’s written

NOT(test)

Example

AB
1NameScore
2Amara72
3Ben90
4Chloe65
5Dev90
6Elena83
=NOT(B2>=80)

Result: TRUE

72 isn’t at least 80, so NOT gives TRUE.

Try it yourself

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Worth knowing

Often a simpler test reads better than NOT. Try B2<80 first.

Practice it properly

Rules with several parts gives you real tasks, with your formulas tested on data you haven’t seen.

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