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    Getting an array to ignore blank cells

    I was given the following array formula "=SUM(--(D$3:D$117>=E$3:E$117))" to use on my spread sheet. The formula works well, however, there are blank cells with in the coloum which i can't delete but would like the array formula to ignore when it runs? Any help would be muchly appreciated.

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    Last edited by Mike001; 01-25-2013 at 08:54 AM.

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    Re: Getting an array to ignore blank cells

    hi Mike001, try:
    =SUMPRODUCT((D$3:D$117>=E$3:E$117)*(D$3:D$117<>"")*(E$3:E$117<>""))

    SUMPRODUCT works a little faster than an SUM array

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    Re: Getting an array to ignore blank cells

    Quote Originally Posted by benishiryo View Post
    hi Mike001, try:
    =SUMPRODUCT((D$3:D$117>=E$3:E$117)*(D$3:D$117<>"")*(E$3:E$117<>""))

    SUMPRODUCT works a little faster than an SUM array
    Hi there, thank you very much this did work. Do you know if this would work for calculating the same thing in a row instead of a coloum?

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    Re: Getting an array to ignore blank cells

    Quote Originally Posted by benishiryo
    http://www.excelforum.com/excel-form...ank-cells.html

    hi there. why not try it out? =)
    it's hard to know exactly what you need without seeing the file. if you face problems, upload a sample excel file in the thread. to upload, press "Go Advanced" beside the "Post Quick Reply" button & click on the paperclip icon. ideally, it should contain your desired results

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    I have attached the workbook as I can't see how the same formula would work. If you wouldn't mind having a look for me that would be great.
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    Re: Getting an array to ignore blank cells

    You want to get the SUM of Actual-Sum of Target for each person (each row)?
    Try this for first row and copy down:
    =SUMIF($D$2:$AQ$2,D$2,$D3:$AQ3)-SUMIF($D$2:$AQ$2,E$2,$D3:$AQ3)
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    Re: Getting an array to ignore blank cells

    Quote Originally Posted by bebo021999 View Post
    You want to get the SUM of Actual-Sum of Target for each person (each row)?
    Try this for first row and copy down:
    =SUMIF($D$2:$AQ$2,D$2,$D3:$AQ3)-SUMIF($D$2:$AQ$2,E$2,$D3:$AQ3)
    I am trying to count how many of the colored cells are a certain color eg. No of cells colored - Green, Amber & Red

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    Re: Getting an array to ignore blank cells

    Hi Mike,

    Is this not what you have in rows 120, 121 and 122?

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    Re: Getting an array to ignore blank cells

    Quote Originally Posted by djapigo View Post
    Hi Mike,

    Is this not what you have in rows 120, 121 and 122?
    Yes, however, I need a formula at the end of each row eg. end of row 3

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    Re: Getting an array to ignore blank cells

    Quote Originally Posted by djapigo View Post
    Hi Mike,

    Is this not what you have in rows 120, 121 and 122?
    Yes, however, I need a formula at the end of each row eg. end of row 3

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    Re: Getting an array to ignore blank cells

    Mike...

    I've revised my formulas... it used to be really ugly...

    AT3: =SUMPRODUCT(($D$2:$AP$2="Actual")*(D3:AP3>=E3:AQ3)*(D3:AP3>0))

    AU3: =SUMPRODUCT(($D$2:$AP$2="Actual")*(D3:AP3<E3:AQ3)*(D3:AP3>0))-AV3

    AV3: =SUMPRODUCT(($D$2:$AP$2="Actual")*(D3:AP3<E3:AQ3-6)*(D3:AP3>0))
    Last edited by djapigo; 01-25-2013 at 06:53 PM.

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