If C1 = "L" then subtract D1-B1 but If C1 = "S" then subtract B1-D1

[stockpiln]

I am trying to figure out how to subtract d1-B1 if cell is L but if cell is S then subtract B1-D1.
I would also like to add if number is negative to be in Red.

Thanks in advance!

[Pete_UK]

Try this:

=IF(C1="L",D1-B1,IF(C1="S",B1-D1,""))

This returns a blank if C1 is neither "L" or "S".

You can use conditional formatting to change the font to red if the cell value is negative (or you can use Custom Formatting).

Hope this helps.

Pete

[stockpiln]

Thanks -I knew I was close!

[Pete_UK]

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