9 is the Function_num used to include hidden values...while doing SUM()

Syntax:
SUBTOTAL(function_num, ref1, ref2, ...)

Refer help on SUBTOTAL()

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Jacob Skaria


"Jaleel" wrote:

Hi,

In a table with subtotals we can see a formula like =SUBTOTAL(9,B4:B10)
irrespective of the number of rows. What is the importance of this "9"? Can
anybody explain?

Thanks & Regards,

Jaleel