By: Shamima Sultana

In reply to Savoir-faire.

Hello Savoir-faire,

Thanks for pointing this out! Using OR with arrays can sometimes lead to unreliable results, especially in non-array formulas or older Excel versions. It’s better to use more robust methods like MATCH or COUNTIF, which handle list comparisons more efficiently and avoid edge cases where OR might fail. We used OR in this context is its simplicity and readability. For users working with Excel 365 or newer versions, this method provides an easy way to compare multiple values without needing complex functions like MATCH or COUNTIF. It’s particularly helpful for small datasets and straightforward checks. Additionally, the OR function works well for quick visual comparisons in smaller spreadsheets.

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ExcelDemy