OR

Office Components Spreadsheet Function

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OR

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Returns TRUE if any argument is TRUE; returns FALSE if all arguments are FALSE.

Syntax

OR(logical1,logical2,...)

Logical1, logical2, ...   are 1 to 30 conditions you want to test that can be either TRUE or FALSE.

Remarks

  • The arguments must evaluate to logical values such as TRUE or FALSE, or be arrays or references that contain logical values.
  • If an array or reference argument contains text or empty cells, those values are ignored.
  • If the specified range contains no logical values, OR returns the #VALUE! error value.
  • You can use an OR array formula to see if a value occurs in an array. To enter an array formula, press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER.

Example

The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank spreadsheet.

How?

Formula Description (Result)
=OR(TRUE) One argument is TRUE (TRUE)
=OR(1+1=1,2+2=5) All arguments evaluate to FALSE (FALSE)
=OR(TRUE,FALSE,TRUE) At least one argument is TRUE (TRUE)