The MID function returns a string/text result. The -- converts
the text result to a number.


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Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Pearson Software Consulting, LLC
www.cpearson.com


"John Michl" wrote in message
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Chip - what do the two dashes mean before the MID function.
I've seen
this in some SUMPRODUCT formulas but don't understand the
significance.

Thanks

- John Michl