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SUMPRODUCT, COUNTIF and wildcard
Biff, I think I should start my own thread ......
It is interesting that we can use wildcard with COUNTIF but not with SUMPRODUCT. =COUNTIF(C:C,"A*") or =COUNTIF(C1:C1000,"A*") We can't use column nor wildcard with SUMPRODUCT for version 2003. (As per Biff, okay to use column for 2007.) So, we have to use LEFT( ). =SUMPRODUCT(--(LEFT(C1:C1000)="A")) Now, if I want to use COUNTIF and my criterion is "A*" when "*" is not wildcard this time, how do I tell Excel? The tilde sign "~" seems to work. Can someone confirm, please? =COUNTIF(C:C,"A~*") or =COUNTIF(C1:C1000,"A~*") or =SUMPRODUCT(--(LEFT(C1:C1000,2)="A*")) If I want "A**" is there an easier way than A~*~* Thanks! Epinn |
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