How to Use IF ELSEIF Logic in Google Apps Script with Cell Values

Описание: Learn how to utilize Google Apps Script to run logical tests based on cell values in Google Sheets effectively.
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Mastering Logical Tests in Google Apps Script

When working with Google Sheets and Google Apps Script, you might find yourself needing to perform logical tests based on values in certain cells. One common scenario is to execute different functions depending on the contents of a specific cell. This guide will walk you through a practical example of how to implement IF ELSEIF logic to check cell values and execute functions accordingly.

The Problem: Understanding Logical Conditions

Suppose you have employee records in a Google Sheet and you want to automate the processing of these records. In particular, you want to call different functions depending on whether an employee's status is classified as "old" or "new". The current structure of your Google Apps Script code may look like this:

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Here, data2 is the pivotal piece of information we need to work with. Our goal is to execute handleEmployeeOld() if data2 contains the word "old," and to execute handleEmployeeNew() if it contains the word "new."

The Solution: Implementing Logical Tests

To achieve this, we can utilize JavaScript's includes() method within an if statement. Below are the steps to implement the necessary logic:

Step 1: Checking the Cell Value

First, you'll need to add a conditional statement that checks the value of data2. Using if and else statements, you can execute the appropriate function based on the content of data2:

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Here is the breakdown of the code:

includes("old"): This checks if the string "old" exists within the value of data2. If true, it executes handleEmployeeOld().

else if(employee.data2.includes("new")): This checks if "new" exists in data2. If true, it executes handleEmployeeNew().

Step 2: Complete Example

To implement this solution effectively, your complete code will look something like this:

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Conclusion

By following the outlined steps, you can effectively utilize Google Apps Script to run logical tests based on cell values. This not only automates the process but also improves the accuracy of handling your employee records. With just a few lines of code, you can achieve greater efficiency in your Google Sheets workflows. Happy coding!