Offset function and continuing it

[DonJuan85]

Hi

I have an offset formula that I need to continue skipping 3 columns every time I drag the formula across one column but it only works once then returns values of every one column.

=OFFSET(Sheet2!E9,0,3,1,1)

Any help would be great.

Thanks

Don

[Glenn Kennedy]

=OFFSET(Sheet2!$E9,,3*COLUMNS($A:A),,)

[Glenn Kennedy]

...unless the first cell is supposed to return the value in E9, in which case:

=OFFSET(Sheet2!$E9,,3*(COLUMNS($A:A)-1),,)


If neither is correct, then I've not understood your requirement. In that case...

Will you please attach a SMALL sample Excel workbook (10-20 rows of data is usually enough)? Please don't attach a picture of one (no-one will want to re-type all your stuff before starting).

1. Make sure that your sample data are truly REPRESENTATIVE of your real data. The use of unrepresentative data is very frustrating and can lead to long delays in reaching a solution.

2. Make sure that your desired solution is also shown (mock up the results manually).

3. Make sure that all confidential information is removed first!!

4. Try to avoid using merged cells. They cause lots of problems!

Unfortunately the attachment icon doesn't work at the moment. So, to attach an Excel file you have to do the following: Just before posting, scroll down to Go Advanced and then scroll down to Manage Attachments. Now follow the instructions at the top of that screen.

[DonJuan85]

Thanks.

Please see attached.

[Glenn Kennedy]

Use this in B9, copied across and down:

=IFERROR(1/(1/INDEX(Actual!$E9:$AZ9,1+3*(COLUMNS($A:A)-1))),"")

[tim201110]

=INDEX(Actual!$E9:$EK9,MATCH(B$8,Actual!$E$7:$EK$7,))

[DonJuan85]

Thanks but neither solution seems to work.

[Glenn Kennedy]

Then you are doing something wrong!!

[DonJuan85]

I have attached another example to help.

[DonJuan85]

Thanks. Seems to work now.

[Glenn Kennedy]

Was it working in my file. Yes or no?

[DonJuan85]

Your's worked.

[Glenn Kennedy]

They both do...

Anyhow.

You're welcome.

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[DonJuan85]

Thanks for that.

[Glenn Kennedy]

You're welcome...You're welcome.

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