# How to use IF Statements in Coda

> To automate status updates using conditional logic in Coda, add a formula column to your project tracking table. Create an IF statement formula, write a condition to check completed tasks, and connect it to your data columns to automatically determine statuses without manual updates.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-if-statements-in-coda/
Apps: Coda
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a51a9ab56e05a00ffe879/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to your project tracking table, where you will implement conditional logic using IF statements to automate status updates.
2. Click the add icon and select 'Formula' as your column type.
3. Click on the formula field to create a formula that uses IF statements to make dynamic decisions based on your data.
4. Write a condition that checks if a task is completed - this will be the first part of our IF statement.
5. Connect your formula to the right columns to make sure it updates correctly as your data changes.
6. Your IF statement now automatically determines status based on multiple conditions with no manual updates needed.