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GESTEP returns 1 if a number is greater than or equal to a step value, otherwise 0 β SUM it to count values over a threshold.
Syntax
=GESTEP(number, [step])| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
step |
Default 0. |
Examples
Example 1
=GESTEP(C2, 40)1 for pass marks, 0 for fail; sum the column for a pass count.
GESTEP in practice
Where you will use it
- Flag sales at or above target (1/0)
- Count passes with SUM(GESTEP(...))
- Threshold checks
Worked example
| Value | Step | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52000 | 50000 | =GESTEP(A2,B2) | 1 |
| 49999 | 50000 | =GESTEP(A3,B3) | 0 |
| 50000 | 50000 | =GESTEP(A4,B4) | 1 |
Results calculated in Excel.
Mistakes people make
| Mistake | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Text numbers | Convert first |
| Want labels | IF(A2>=B2,"Met","Below") is clearer for reports |
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