An “IF statement” is a logical function in Excel that checks whether a condition is true or false, and then returns a value based on that condition.IF statements in Excel follow the structure: =IF(condition, value_if_true, value_if_false)IF statements allow you to categorize data based on conditions, making data analysis quicker and more efficient.Tips for using IF statements: combine multiple conditions, use nested IF statements, and be mindful of data types.