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Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any other
way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges frequently. The
below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

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You can shorten it a lot:

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" _
& """ to ""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")"

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"Rob" wrote in message
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Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob



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Since the letters "to" are not metacharacters to the TEXT function, and at the risk of making your statement just a little bit more obfuscated, you can shorten it a tad more...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

Rick


"Jon Peltier" wrote in message ...
You can shorten it a lot:

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" _
& """ to ""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")"

- Jon
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"Rob" wrote in message
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Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob



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What is obfuscated? I am just a country boy.

"Rick Rothstein (MVP - VB)" wrote:

Since the letters "to" are not metacharacters to the TEXT function, and at the risk of making your statement just a little bit more obfuscated, you can shorten it a tad more...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

Rick


"Jon Peltier" wrote in message ...
You can shorten it a lot:

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" _
& """ to ""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")"

- Jon
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"Rob" wrote in message
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Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob




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Unclear, confusing, obscure... basically, as used with coding, hard to read
or decipher.

Rick


"David" wrote in message
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What is obfuscated? I am just a country boy.

"Rick Rothstein (MVP - VB)" wrote:

Since the letters "to" are not metacharacters to the TEXT function, and
at the risk of making your statement just a little bit more obfuscated,
you can shorten it a tad more...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

Rick


"Jon Peltier" wrote in message
...
You can shorten it a lot:

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" _
& """ to ""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")"

- Jon
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Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
Peltier Technical Services, Inc. - http://PeltierTech.com
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"Rob" wrote in message
...
Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have
as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob







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You mean, SOP.

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Unclear, confusing, obscure... basically, as used with coding, hard to
read or decipher.

Rick


"David" wrote in message
...
What is obfuscated? I am just a country boy.

"Rick Rothstein (MVP - VB)" wrote:

Since the letters "to" are not metacharacters to the TEXT function, and
at the risk of making your statement just a little bit more obfuscated,
you can shorten it a tad more...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

Rick


"Jon Peltier" wrote in message
...
You can shorten it a lot:

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" _
& """ to ""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")"

- Jon
-------
Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
Peltier Technical Services, Inc. - http://PeltierTech.com
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"Rob" wrote in message
...
Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have
as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know
any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob







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It's usually best to avoid long words when a diminutive word will suffice.
<g
(sorry....couldn't resist)
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Unclear, confusing, obscure... basically, as used with coding, hard to
read or decipher.

Rick


"David" wrote in message
...
What is obfuscated? I am just a country boy.

"Rick Rothstein (MVP - VB)" wrote:

Since the letters "to" are not metacharacters to the TEXT function, and
at the risk of making your statement just a little bit more obfuscated,
you can shorten it a tad more...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

Rick


"Jon Peltier" wrote in message
...
You can shorten it a lot:

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" _
& """ to ""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")"

- Jon
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Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
Peltier Technical Services, Inc. - http://PeltierTech.com
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"Rob" wrote in message
...
Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have
as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know
any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob







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Rick -

I often bury these in a cell's custom number format, but I am reluctant to
do so in a TEXT function or Format (in VBA). I have to understand this when
I review it in six months, and hiding something in a format makes it harder
to see. You could have further obfuscated the statement by hiding "Dates: "
in the first format, and you'd be more confused upon later review.

- Jon
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Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
Peltier Technical Services, Inc. - http://PeltierTech.com
_______


"Rick Rothstein (MVP - VB)" wrote in
message ...
Since the letters "to" are not metacharacters to the TEXT function, and at
the risk of making your statement just a little bit more obfuscated, you can
shorten it a tad more...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

Rick


"Jon Peltier" wrote in message
...
You can shorten it a lot:

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" _
& """ to ""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")"

- Jon
-------
Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
Peltier Technical Services, Inc. - http://PeltierTech.com
_______


"Rob" wrote in message
...
Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob





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You could have further obfuscated the statement by hiding "Dates: "
in the first format


The D, e & s in "Dates" belong to Rick's metacharacters so it would indeed
obfuscate. <g

Not quite sure what the 'e' does though.

Regards,
Peter T

"Jon Peltier" wrote in message
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Rick -

I often bury these in a cell's custom number format, but I am reluctant to
do so in a TEXT function or Format (in VBA). I have to understand this

when
I review it in six months, and hiding something in a format makes it

harder
to see. You could have further obfuscated the statement by hiding "Dates:

"
in the first format, and you'd be more confused upon later review.

- Jon
-------
Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
Peltier Technical Services, Inc. - http://PeltierTech.com
_______


"Rick Rothstein (MVP - VB)" wrote in
message ...
Since the letters "to" are not metacharacters to the TEXT function, and at
the risk of making your statement just a little bit more obfuscated, you

can
shorten it a tad more...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

Rick


"Jon Peltier" wrote in message
...
You can shorten it a lot:

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" _
& """ to ""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")"

- Jon
-------
Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
Peltier Technical Services, Inc. - http://PeltierTech.com
_______


"Rob" wrote in message
...
Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have as

a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob







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Well, you'd have to bury them within more quotes. The "e" could be reserved
for scientific notation.

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You could have further obfuscated the statement by hiding "Dates: "
in the first format


The D, e & s in "Dates" belong to Rick's metacharacters so it would indeed
obfuscate. <g

Not quite sure what the 'e' does though.

Regards,
Peter T

"Jon Peltier" wrote in message
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Rick -

I often bury these in a cell's custom number format, but I am reluctant
to
do so in a TEXT function or Format (in VBA). I have to understand this

when
I review it in six months, and hiding something in a format makes it

harder
to see. You could have further obfuscated the statement by hiding "Dates:

"
in the first format, and you'd be more confused upon later review.

- Jon
-------
Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
Peltier Technical Services, Inc. - http://PeltierTech.com
_______


"Rick Rothstein (MVP - VB)" wrote
in
message ...
Since the letters "to" are not metacharacters to the TEXT function, and
at
the risk of making your statement just a little bit more obfuscated, you

can
shorten it a tad more...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

Rick


"Jon Peltier" wrote in message
...
You can shorten it a lot:

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" _
& """ to ""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")"

- Jon
-------
Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
Peltier Technical Services, Inc. - http://PeltierTech.com
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"Rob" wrote in message
...
Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have
as

a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob











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You could have further obfuscated the statement by
hiding "Dates: " in the first format....


I didn't want to confuse the reader by doing that. <g

But, as long as you insist <bg, it could be done either this way...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""\Dat\e\s: dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

or this way...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""""""Dates: """"dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

Yes, either one of these is much better. <vbg

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Hi Rick

Your first formula doesn't work in my environment (Excel 2003, Xp SP2).
Escape sequence seems not to work for me.
Am i doing somthing wrong?
and i wonder how can i apply this method to format like below.
Dates is surrounded by quotes

"Dates:"2008 Feb 08 to 2008 Mar 02

i can't find the way to make this.

keiji

"Rick Rothstein (MVP - VB)" wrote in
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You could have further obfuscated the statement by
hiding "Dates: " in the first format....


I didn't want to confuse the reader by doing that. <g

But, as long as you insist <bg, it could be done either this way...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""\Dat\e\s: dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

or this way...

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""""""Dates: """"dd mmm yyyy"")&" & _
"TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),"" to dd mmm yyyy"")"

Yes, either one of these is much better. <vbg

Rick


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Thanks Jon, just the job. I'll look at the other suggestion of a dynamic
range, see if I can figure it out!

Regards, Rob

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You can shorten it a lot:

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")&" _
& """ to ""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd mmm yyyy"")"

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"Rob" wrote in message
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Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob





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Alternatively, you could define a dynamic range and use that in the formulas.

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"Rob" wrote:

Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any other
way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges frequently. The
below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob



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Default A better way to get Min and Max date

I'm not sure if this would match your case, but try this one.
assuming your data is continuously filled in Range.

Sub mytest()
Dim startrng As Range, endrng As Range
Dim rngstr As String

Set startrng = ActiveCell.Offset(3, 0)
Set endrng = startrng.End(xlDown)
rngstr = Range(startrng, endrng).Address(False, False, xlR1C1, , ActiveCell)
ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = "=""Dates: "" & " & _
"Text(Min(" & rngstr & "), ""dd mmm yyyy"")" & _
" & "" to ""& " & _
"Text(Max(" & rngstr & "),""dd mmm yyyy"")"
End Sub

keiji

"Rob" wrote in message
...
Using Excel 2000. The below lines are on two rows, I'd like to have as a
few more rows so it's easier to read albeit the _ (space underscore)
doesn't like breaking the lines. Is this possible?

Also, I don't really like the [65000] in the code but I don't know any
other way to get the MIN and MAX dates from a range that charges
frequently. The below code places in a file then range values.

ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _
"=""Dates: ""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MIN(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")&"" to
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""dd"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""mmm"")&""
""&TEXT(MAX(R[3]C:R[65000]C),""yyyy"")"

Thanks, Rob




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