Why is my formula not working?

Hi all , looking for some help on this formula. I have done 2 example below of what i have tried but doesn't seem to be working. The Column i need to show dates if certain criteria meet. If you can help that will be great


=IF([Remedial Status]@row = "Remedial Required", IF([Remedial Status]@row = "Overdue Remedial", [Date Of Last Inspection]@row + 5, ""))


=IF([Remedial Status]@row = "Remedial Required", [Date Of Last Inspection]@row + 5, "") = IF([Remedial Status]@row = "Overdue Remedial", [Date Of Last Inspection]@row + 5, "")



Best Answer

  • Nick Korna
    Nick Korna ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓

    Hi @Charlie H ,

    You formula should be a nested IF along the lines of this:

    =IF([Remedial Status]@row = "Remedial Required", [Date of Last Inspection]@row + 5, IF([Remedial Status]@row = "Overdue Remedial", [Date of Last Inspection]@row + 5, ""))

    Sample output:

    Hope this helps, but if I've misunderstood anything or you still have any problems/questions then just let us know!

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  • Nick Korna
    Nick Korna ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓

    Hi @Charlie H ,

    You formula should be a nested IF along the lines of this:

    =IF([Remedial Status]@row = "Remedial Required", [Date of Last Inspection]@row + 5, IF([Remedial Status]@row = "Overdue Remedial", [Date of Last Inspection]@row + 5, ""))

    Sample output:

    Hope this helps, but if I've misunderstood anything or you still have any problems/questions then just let us know!

  • Perfect , makes sense. This Is why i come on here to the experts! Thank you very much Nick , it has worked.


    I was on the right lines at least :)

  • Hi Nick,


    There is another formula i am struggling with. I have nested the IF formulas together but still not working. This is an unanswered question of mine - Would you mind taking a look at this one too for me please?

    Thank you mate

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