what if you used "" instead of "-"? this would display nothing in the cell
instead of a "-".

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Spreadsheet is created for a layover from other sources, therefore,
zeros will be present when data is laid on top of master spreadsheet.
Also, want to show no values by using a "-" when no numbers present
for easy recognition. Current formula is =IF(SUM(D9:GU9)=0,"-",
(AVERAGE(D9:GU9))) but if two numbers and a zero are present it
averages by three. Can anyone HELP?????