Excel: "Cell not emply" question

[Charles L. Cotton]

I need to use an if/then function dealing with an empty cell, but nothing I try works. Here is what I need to do:

If(A1 [not emply], A1,"XXX")

Any suggestions folks?

Thanks,
Chas.

[92f-fan]

some details as to why you want to put xxx in an empty cell might help
for alternative solutions

[ScooterSissy]

=IF(((A1)<>""),A1,"XXX")

Edit (I tend to get carried away with ()'s)
This will work too:
=IF((A1<>""),A1,"xxx")

[Charles L. Cotton]

=IF(((A1)<>""),A1,"XXX")

Edit (I tend to get carried away with ()'s)
This will work too:
=IF((A1<>""),A1,"xxx")

Thanks, that worked!

Chas.