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    linking and deleting cell data.

    Problem:
    I have a fishing league sheet which records weights (pound & ounces) plus points achieved for each date.
    Highest three points through eight dates are eliminated. Points collected AH-AO, highest three AQ-AS summed in DROPS.
    Need help or advice how to remove the weight (Pounds & Ounces) related to the highest three points in columns AQ-AS.
    Further complication is that if two values in AQ-AS are equal the lowest weight related to these values the lower weight would be removed.
    Final league sorting criteria to be Points number, Section wins, Total weight after dropped weights removed.
    Am currently removing data manually, automation help would be appreciated.
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    Re: linking and deleting cell data.

    Welcome to the forum.

    Firstly, you cannot DELETE anything with a formula, so if you want to do that, you'd need VBA.

    However, you can EXCLUDE things from a formula calculation easily. Are you still using Excel 2019 or do you now have 365? Please update your profile, if so.

    Lastly, why are you using only part of the weight to determine the heaviest three?

    Oh, and where are the expected results to be found, please?
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    Re: linking and deleting cell data.

    To start I changed some of your formulas like the one bellow.
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    Re: linking and deleting cell data.

    Hi, thanks for your message.
    Although an Excel user for many years am a complete novice when attempting to develop.
    Updated profile and using Excel 2021.
    Criteria for league position:
    Total points (after "drops" removed)
    If two or more have same points decided by number of "1" points achieved.
    If both the above remain equal then decider would be total weight achieved (after corresponding drop linked weights are removed).

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    Re: linking and deleting cell data.

    Please provide feedback on the solution already offered.

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    Re: linking and deleting cell data.

    Hi, thanks for your reply.
    Your sent formula is a much better way to achieve the desired result, much more effective.
    Thank you, appreciate your help.

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    Re: linking and deleting cell data.

    If that takes care of your original question, please choose Thread Tools from the menu link above and mark this thread as SOLVED.

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    Re: linking and deleting cell data.

    Apologies, was responding to replies in the order I received them.
    Have responded to really helpful solution received.

    Could you please explain your comment " why are you using only part of the weight to determine the heaviest three"

    Is this the correct forum to ask for help on my worksheet?

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    Re: linking and deleting cell data.

    Yes, it's the correct forum. When members offer help, they might need to seek clarity on your requirements and/or the sample workbook you provide. I was doing the latter. But it's moot now, as you have a working solution, so please mark the thread as solved.

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    Re: linking and deleting cell data.

    One more formula.
    "If two or more have same points decided by number of "1" points achieved."
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