How to use the IF-THEN-ELSE Statement (VBA)

Description

The Microsoft Excel IF-THEN-ELSE statement can only be used in VBA code. It returns a value if a specified condition evaluates to TRUE, or another value if it evaluates to FALSE.

Syntax

The syntax for the IF-THEN-ELSE statement in Microsoft Excel is:

If condition_1 Then
   result_1

ElseIf condition_2 Then
  result_2

...

ElseIf condition_n Then
   result_n

Else
   result_else

End If

Parameters or Arguments

condition_1, condition_2, ... condition_n

The conditions that are to be evaluated in the order listed. Once a condition is found to be true, the corresponding code will be executed. No further conditions will be evaluated.

result_1, result_2, ... result_n

The code that is executed once a condition is found to be true.

Note

• If no condition is met, then the Else portion of the IF-THEN-ELSE statement will be executed.
• It is important to note that the ElseIf and Else portions are optional.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• VBA statement (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The IF-THEN-ELSE statement can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

Let's look at some Excel IF-THEN-ELSE statement function examples and explore how to use the IF-THEN-ELSE statement in Excel VBA code:

First, let's look at a simple example.

If LRegion ="N" Then
   LRegionName = "North"
End If

Next, let's look at an example that uses ElseIf.

If LRegion ="N" Then
   LRegionName = "North"

ElseIf LRegion = "S" Then
   LRegionName = "South"

ElseIf LRegion = "E" Then
   LRegionName = "East"

ElseIf LRegion = "W" Then
   LRegionName = "West"

End If

Finally, let's look at an example that uses Else.

If LRegion ="N" Then
   LRegionName = "North"

ElseIf LRegion = "S" Then
   LRegionName = "South"

ElseIf LRegion = "E" Then
   LRegionName = "East"

Else
   LRegionName = "West"

End If