Can someone tell me what the "--" does in a function? Thanks to all of you
for your help with this!

"Sandy Mann" wrote:

=SUMPRODUCT(--( B2:B22 = "associate"),--(C2:C22<""))

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HTH

Sandy
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"Nicole Bradshaw" <Nicole wrote in
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Hi, I'm trying to prepare a summary worksheet to count where
B2:B22 = "associate"
and
C2:C22 contains a date (or is not blank)

I'm sure it's doable but I'm stumped. Thanks.

Nicole