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  1. 08-09-2016, 01:25 PM #1
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    Index Match Skip Blank rows

    I've been scouring the internet and have found similar queries but nothing accomplishing exactly what I need. Hoping someone can help.

    So I have two columns with data as shown below:

    Column B Column M
    Big Lots Brian
    (blank cell) (blank cell)
    (blank cell) (blank cell)
    Law Office Melanie
    Xfinity Brian

    What I would like is a list in one column that shows:

    Column A
    Big Lots
    Xfinity

    In other words, I want to retrieve all of the values in Column B that have a value of "Brian" in Column M, but ignoring the blank rows.

    I know there is a way to do this, but am having trouble figuring it out.

    Thanks!
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    Re: Index Match Skip Blank rows

    Simplest way would be to use a pivot table.
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    Re: Index Match Skip Blank rows

    But if you want a formula, this array formula will do it (assumes data start in row 2)

    =IFERROR(INDEX(B:B,SMALL(IF($M$2:$M$8="Brian",ROW($M$2:$M$8)),ROWS($1:1))),"")

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    Re: Index Match Skip Blank rows

    Try this array formula in A2. It can be dragged down
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    Paste the formula
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    Press Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys together.
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    Re: Index Match Skip Blank rows

    Thanks! Totally saved me.
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    Re: Index Match Skip Blank rows

    You're welcome. thanks for the feedback & Rep.
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    Re: Index Match Skip Blank rows

    Thanks for the feed back.
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