Google Sheets vs Excel comparison - Formula Comparison Trace

Sample Data

Comparison of key features between Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel

Cell	Value
A1	Feature
B1	Google Sheets
C1	Excel
A2	Collaboration
B2	Real-time online editing
C2	Mostly desktop, some online
A3	Offline Access
B3	Limited offline mode
C3	Full offline desktop app
A4	Functions
B4	Good set, cloud-based
C4	More advanced and extensive
A5	Add-ons & Extensions
B5	Google Workspace add-ons
C5	VBA macros and COM add-ins
A6	File Size Limit
B6	Up to 10 million cells
C6	Up to 1 million rows per sheet
A7	Price
B7	Free with Google account
C7	Paid license or subscription

Formula Trace

=IF(B2="Real-time online editing", "Better for collaboration", "Better for offline use")

Step 1: B2="Real-time online editing"

Step 2: IF(TRUE, "Better for collaboration", "Better for offline use")

Cell Reference Map

    A           B                      C
1 | Feature   | Google Sheets          | Excel
2 | Collaboration | Real-time online editing | Mostly desktop, some online
3 | Offline Access | Limited offline mode    | Full offline desktop app

The formula references cell B2 to check the collaboration feature of Google Sheets

Result

    A           B                      C              D
1 | Feature   | Google Sheets          | Excel         | Result
2 | Collaboration | Real-time online editing | Mostly desktop, some online | Better for collaboration

The formula result 'Better for collaboration' appears in cell D2 based on the value in B2

Sheet Trace Quiz - 3 Questions

What does the formula check in cell B2?

A If Google Sheets supports real-time online editing

B If Excel supports real-time online editing

C If Google Sheets has offline access

D If Excel has offline access

Key Result

IF(condition, value_if_true, value_if_false) chooses output based on a test