I have 3 columns, (A) which has calendar months, (B) which is a cost
figure for that month and (C) a “higher” or “lower” statement on that
months cost compared to the previous months.

I have used the formula =IF(C2C3,"higher","lower") to show this, which
works, but where I have copied this formula down to the other cells.

The problem I want to rsolve is that in months where there is no data,
it defaults to a Worse statement, I require it to be empty.

I use this spreadsheet on my pocket pc, so it does not support VB or
conditional formatting. Is there a way of only allowing the statement
if there is data in the cells. I have used the isnumber function, but
this does not work.

Any help appreciated.


Thanks.


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Hi,

Try this:

=IF(C2="","",IF(C2C3,"higher","lower"))


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SamuelT Wrote:
Hi,

Try this:

=IF(C2="","",IF(C2C3,"higher","lower"))


Works a treat, thank you for your help.:)


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=IF(COUNT(C2:C3)=2,IF(C2C3,"higher","lower"),"")

Vaya con Dios,
Chuck, CABGx3




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I have 3 columns, (A) which has calendar months, (B) which is a cost
figure for that month and (C) a €œhigher€� or €œlower€� statement on that
months cost compared to the previous months.

I have used the formula =IF(C2C3,"higher","lower") to show this, which
works, but where I have copied this formula down to the other cells.

The problem I want to rsolve is that in months where there is no data,
it defaults to a Worse statement, I require it to be empty.

I use this spreadsheet on my pocket pc, so it does not support VB or
conditional formatting. Is there a way of only allowing the statement
if there is data in the cells. I have used the isnumber function, but
this does not work.

Any help appreciated.


Thanks.


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Hi Again,

Thanks for responding, both formulas work, so thanks for that.

I seem to have another problem though, if I have data that is the same,
it defaults to Lower. Can I get a third Text to appear "Same"?

Thanks again.


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=IF(COUNT(C2:C3)=2,IF(C2C3,"higher",IF(C2<C3,"low er","same")))

Vaya con Dios,
Chuck, CABGx3


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Hi Again,

Thanks for responding, both formulas work, so thanks for that.

I seem to have another problem though, if I have data that is the same,
it defaults to Lower. Can I get a third Text to appear "Same"?

Thanks again.


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CLR Wrote:
=IF(COUNT(C2:C3)=2,IF(C2C3,"higher",IF(C2<C3,"low er","same")))

Vaya con Dios,
Chuck, CABGx3


Hi,

Thanks for the response. Your suggestion works, but I have my original
problem, in future months without data, it defaults to "false" where I
need it to be blank.


Thanks


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=IF(C2="","",IF(C2C3,"higher",IF(C2=C3,"Same","Lo wer")))


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SamuelT Wrote:
=IF(C2="","",IF(C2C3,"higher",IF(C2=C3,"Same","Lo wer")))


Thats the one! Thank you all for your help. What a great site.


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