Excel: If Function
Returns one of two values based on whether a condition is true or false.
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Returns one of two values based on whether a condition is true or false.
Starts a workflow at fixed times or intervals, like Unix cron. Missed runs are skipped, not backfilled.
Bundle hundreds of SharePoint writes into a single $batch request to stop hitting throttling limits.
Adds numbers, cells, or ranges into a single total. A single error in the range takes over the result.
Converts text to uppercase, leaving numbers and punctuation untouched. The result is always text.
Checks if a string is an integer.
Add columns to library files so you can filter, sort, group, and find them by metadata instead of folders.
Counts the cells in a range that contain numbers. Ignores text, blanks, and errors.
Starts a workflow when a new email arrives in Gmail. Polls on a schedule; filter by label, sender, or search.
Explains why SharePoint's email field is spelled EMail and why the casing breaks your filters
Returns the first record that matches a condition, or a single reduced value. Blank if nothing matches.
Returns the month of a date as a number from 1 to 12. Empty date fields return 12