This guide will discuss how to make yes 1 and no 0 in Excel using two easy and simple methods.
The binary number system is a common type of number system. Furthermore, the binary number system is only represented by two numbers. And these are 1 and 0.
But in the world of computing, the numbers 1 and 0 can mean different things. For instance, 1 means yes, and 0 means no in Excel. So most digital devices only understand the binary numbers 1 and 0.
If you are working with yes or no data in Excel, you will need to convert those yes and no into 1 and 0 to do your calculations further.
Additionally, it would take too long to convert the yes and no to 1 and zero individually. But worry not, there are two easy and simple methods we can do to make yes 1 and no 0 in Excel easily.
Let’s take a sample scenario.
Suppose you are working on an Excel spreadsheet. And there’s a particular column containing yes and no. Because you know that there will be calculations along the way, you want to convert the yes and no to 1 and 0.
To do that, you can choose to do any of the two methods. Firstly, you can make use of the IF function in Excel. Secondly, you can utilize the Find & Replace feature in Excel.
Both methods will easily make yes 1 and no 0 in Excel. Before we continue, let’s first learn about the syntax of the IF function.
The Anatomy of the IF Function
The syntax or the way we write the IF function is as follows:
=IF(logical_test;[value_if_true];[value_if_false])
Let’s take apart this formula and understand what each term means:
- = the equal sign is how we start any function or equation in Excel.
- IF() this is our
IF function. This function allows us to create logical comparisons. So it checks if the specified condition is met. And theIF functionwill return either true or false. - logical_test is a required argument. It will evaluate whether the given data or cell reference is true or false.
- [value_if_true] refers to the returned value if the logical_test is true.
- [value_if_false] refers to the returned value if the logical_test is false.
Great! Now let’s check a real example of making yes 1 and no 0 in Excel using our two methods.
A Real Example of Making Yes 1 and No 0 in Excel
Firstly, let’s see what our initial data set would look like. For instance, there is a column containing yes and no data.
So one method is using the IF function to make yes 1 and no 0 in Excel. And this would simply entail using the IF function and dragging down the formula to the rest of the column. Essentially, this would make all the yes 1 and no 0 in the data set.
Another method is using the Find & Replace feature. Basically, we would find all the yes and replace it with 1. Similarly, we would find all the no and replace it with 0.
And our final data set would look something like this:
You can make your own copy of the spreadsheet above using the link attached below.
Awesome! It’s time for us to learn the steps of how to make yes 1 and no 0 in Excel using the two easy and simple methods.
How to Make Yes 1 and No 0 in Excel
In this section, we will discuss the step-by-step process of how to make yes 1 and no 0 in Excel using the IF function and the Find and Replace feature.
1. Firstly, let’s prepare our data set. So we would need to create a separate column to input our binary numbers 1 and 0.
2. Secondly, we will utilize the IF function. In this case, input the formula “=IF(B2=”Yes”;1;0) “ in cell C2. Then, press the Enter key to return the result.
3. Thirdly, copy down the formula by dragging it to the rest of the column. And this will easily apply the formula to all the necessary data.
4. And tada! We have successfully made yes 1 and no 0 in Excel using the IF function.
5. Next, let’s try using the Find and Replace feature to make yes 1 and no 0 in Excel. Firstly, create a new column beside the yes and no column. So this is where we will input the binary numbers.
6. Then, we will select all the cells containing the yes and no. Next, right-click and select the Copy option from the menu.
7. Afterward, right-click on the first cell of the binary column. Then, select the first Paste option from the menu.
8. Next, select the binary column. Then, go to the Home tab and select the Editing symbol. From the dropdown menu, select Replace.
9. So the Find and Replace window will appear. In this case, type “Yes” in the Find what: space. And type “1” in the Replace with: space. Lastly, click Replace All to convert the yes to 1.
10. Similarly, highlight the binary column and go to the Find and Replace window again. So this time, we will input “No” in the Find what: space. And we will type “0” in the Replace with: space. Lastly, select Replace All to apply the changes.
11. And tada! We have successfully made yes 1 and no 0 in Excel using the Find and Replace feature.
That’s pretty much it! Now you have learned two easy and simple methods to make yes 1 and no 0 in Excel whenever necessary. Simply choose whichever works best for you and your data set.
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