If• If[condition, t, f] gives t if condition evaluates to True, and f if it evaluates to False.
• If[condition, t, f, u] gives u if condition evaluates to neither True nor False. • If evaluates only the argument determined by the value of the condition.
• If[condition, t, f] is left unevaluated if condition evaluates to neither True nor False.
• If[condition, t] gives Null if condition evaluates to False.
• See also: Which, While.
Examples Using InstantCalculatorsHere are the InstantCalculators for the If function. Enter the parameters for your calculation and click Calculate to see the result.
Entering Commands DirectlyYou can paste a template for this command via the Text Input button on the If Function Controller. The test gives False, so y is returned.
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The test gives neither True nor False, so neither branch is evaluated.
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If there is a fourth argument to If, it is used when the test does not yield True or False.
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