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Default How do I write a formula in Exel that will keep a running count?

I have created a mail log at work on Exel, but the trouble I'm is each I make
a new entry I to continue to add a item number in colume A (1, 2, 3.....). If
anyone can answer this question I would greatly appreciative.
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If you are entering your data in column B, for example, then in A1 you could
use =IF(B1="","",ROW()) and copy down the column.
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I have created a mail log at work on Exel, but the trouble I'm is each I
make
a new entry I to continue to add a item number in colume A (1, 2, 3.....).
If
anyone can answer this question I would greatly appreciative.



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hi
in a2 enter..
=A1+1
then copy down.
to hide the formula(if you want) until entries are made in column b....
=if(b2="","",A1+1)

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I have created a mail log at work on Exel, but the trouble I'm is each I make
a new entry I to continue to add a item number in colume A (1, 2, 3.....). If
anyone can answer this question I would greatly appreciative.

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One way...

Assuming A1 and B1 are column headers and B2 is your first entry.

Enter this formula in A2 and copy down as needed to allow for future
entries:

=IF(B2="","",N(OFFSET(A2,-1,,))+1)

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a new entry I to continue to add a item number in colume A (1, 2, 3.....).
If
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