Return header when there is a value in column. 4 columns possible

**Gaellus** · 08-20-2018, 05:13 AM

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I am looking for a formula that returns the header for the second and third value possible in the row.

currently i have a working formula for the first value which returns the first header:
=INDEX($B$2:$I$2;MATCH(TRUE;INDEX(B1:I1<>0

;0))

and also for the last value which returns the last header:
=IFERROR(LOOKUP(2;1/(B2:I2<>"");$B$1:$I$1);"None found")

**Glenn Kennedy** · 08-20-2018, 05:42 AM

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.

**AliGW** · 08-20-2018, 05:49 AM

In J2:

=IFERROR(INDEX($A$1:$I$1,SMALL(IF($A2:$I2<>"",COLUMN($A2:$I2)-COLUMN($A$1)+1),COLUMNS($A$1:B1))),"")

... confirmed by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to activate the array, not just ENTER. You will know the array is active when you see curly braces { } appear around your formula. If you do not CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER you will get an error or a clearly incorrect answer. Once confirmed, drag across and down.

**Glenn Kennedy** · 08-20-2018, 05:52 AM

I mocked it up, anyway...

or, since you have Excel 2010, a non-array formula (just enter)

=IFERROR(INDEX($2:$2,AGGREGATE(15,6,COLUMN($C3:$H3)/($C3:$H3=1),COLUMNS($J:J))),"")

copied across and down. See sheet. It will return the first, second third & fourth. One formula for all 4.