One way ..

Assuming the periods are labelled in B2:F2,
with data running down in B3:F3, B4:F4, etc

Put in say, G3, and array-enter the formula,
i.e. press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER:

=IF(COUNTBLANK(B3:F3)=5,"",
INDEX(B$2:F$2,,MATCH(1,--(B3:F3<""),0)))

Copy G3 down
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"darkXL" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a list of periods, with assignments starting and ending at
different
periods. I need a formula that can search each row, find the first no
blank
value and get the corresponding period.

Is there a formula that can do this as my VB understanding is limited.

thx