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Old 07-02-2009, 04:31 PM
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Question Formula to recognize consecutive entries

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I am creating a schedule and need to find a way (formula?) for excel to recognize if a person has been scheduled more than 5 days in a row. I have a basic set up of the days of the week (2 weeks) across the top and names down the first column. I enter the shift number under the days they are scheduled to work. Any suggestions?
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Old 07-02-2009, 04:59 PM
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Re: Formula to recognize consecutive entries
Post an example workbook as an attachment.
That's my first suggestion. :D

We'll get ya all set up once we can see what we're doing.

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Old 07-02-2009, 05:11 PM
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Here is is...thanks for the advice. It is a very brief sample with the same concept.

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Re: Formula to recognize consecutive entries
Try...

P3, confirmed with CONTROL+SHIFT+ENTER, and copied down:

=SUM(IF(FREQUENCY(IF(B3:O3<>"",COLUMN(B3:O3)),IF(B3:O3="",COLUMN(B3:O3)))>5,1))
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