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Variable column reference in formula
I am trying to use a variable column reference in a formula. Here is an
example: =SUM(H12:R12) where R can vary depending on the value in cell A4 on the same spreadsheet I have tried using INDIRECT and OFFSET but I must have the syntax wrong as excel keeps flagging the formula with errors. Can someone please translate the formula above to one with a variable in place of the "R" reference again contingient on the value of cell A4. THANK YOU! |
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Variable column reference in formula
Try this:
=SUM(INDIRECT("H12:"&A4&"12")) Hope this helps. Pete On Jan 16, 12:22*am, excel help acct wrote: I am trying to use a variable column reference in a formula. *Here is an example: =SUM(H12:R12) where R can vary depending on the value in cell A4 on the same spreadsheet I have tried using INDIRECT and OFFSET but I must have the syntax wrong as excel keeps flagging the formula with errors. *Can someone please translate the formula above to one with a variable in place of the "R" reference again contingient on the value of cell A4. THANK YOU! |
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Variable column reference in formula
Indirect should work fine:
=sum(indirect("H12:" & A2 & "12")) where you enter your letter in A2 cheers Carlo On Jan 16, 9:22*am, excel help acct wrote: I am trying to use a variable column reference in a formula. *Here is an example: =SUM(H12:R12) where R can vary depending on the value in cell A4 on the same spreadsheet I have tried using INDIRECT and OFFSET but I must have the syntax wrong as excel keeps flagging the formula with errors. *Can someone please translate the formula above to one with a variable in place of the "R" reference again contingient on the value of cell A4. THANK YOU! |
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