Hi There Rocket,

I am trying to understand this question as best as I can. So here goes....

"amounts in C will be deducted from D" ::::: Formula for C will be =sum(C3-D3)

Next formula.......
"he difference between B and D will show in E" ::::: Formula for E will be
=sum(B3-D3)


Please let me know if you would like this automated in any way.
You specify that you want to click on A3 and the results should show in the
selected fields. The formulas stated should give you the result without
clicking anything and shuld update when your totals change.

Let me know if this works for you, if you are unclear about my response then
we will take another route with it

Hope to hear from you soon

Regards

Garreth

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Thank you and Regards

Garreth Lombard


"Rocket" wrote:

Although I have used Excel for years I have never had the need to use a
complicated formula.
I am trying to set up a stock control spreadsheet where multiple items are
deducted when I click on one cell.
What I am trying to do is each time I click on cell A3 "Item" all the
amounts in C will be deducted from D and the difference between B and D will
show in E


A B C D
E
1 Normal Amount In stock To
be
2 Stock level per item
ordered
3 "Item"
4 Side frame 200 4 200
0
5 Bottom bracket 100 2 100
0
6 Top bracket 100 2 100
0
7 Wheels 400 8 400
0
8 Axles 200 4 200
0
9 Springs 800 8 800
0
10 M5 Dome nuts 800 8 800 0
11 M4 Set screws 1600 32 1600 0

I don't know whether this is possible but if anybody has an answer (apart
from "your joking") it will be appreciated