How to Use LT() in Google Sheets

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Returns `TRUE` if the first argument is strictly less than the second, and `FALSE` otherwise. Equivalent to the `<` operator.

How To Actually Use LT() in Sheets

LT(value1, value2)

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In cells C1:C10, use the LT formula to compare the values in A1:A10 with the values in B1:B10. The formula should return TRUE if the value in column A is less than the value in column B.

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