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    Count Distinct Values OFFSET

    I need to count the number of Distinct entries in two columns. (table is attached)

    Column A has sorted account numbers. There are repeated entries.
    Column B has a 'y' or an 'n'.

    I need a formula to enter in my spreadsheet to keep the count up-to-date as entries are made.

    The three separate formulas will be:
    - Total DISTINCT Entries:
    - Total DISTINCT Entries with an 'n':
    - Total DISTINCT Entries with a 'y':

    Obviously, for a value to be Distinct, it will only count the first instance of each instance of [Col-A and Col-B], meaning that at the most there could be one 'n' and one 'y' with each account number in Col-A.

    The attachment shows the sample data and the desired results. I just need the formulas to put in E5,E7,E9 to do this for me, without having to manually create a filter every time I want an update.

    Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I have found lots of similar problems but none that I could actually use to work this out. Thanks!
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    Re: Count Distinct Values OFFSET

    A work in progress, but here's your Total Distinct formula:

    =COUNT(1/FREQUENCY(IF(A1:A100&B1:B100<>"",MATCH(A1:A100&B1:B100,A1:A100&B1:B100,0)),ROW(A1:A100)-ROW(A1)+1))

    This formula needs to be entered as an array using Ctrl+Shift+Enter. I totally got this from NBVC. https://www.excelforum.com/showthread.php?t=837655

    I will continue testing out the others.
    Last edited by daffodil11; 08-20-2013 at 01:46 PM. Reason: CREDIT TO NBVC

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    Re: Count Distinct Values OFFSET

    And here's your distinct n:

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    And distinct y:

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    Both also entered as arrays using Ctrl+Shift+Enter

    I found this one by Siddharth Rout

    http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1...th-a-condition

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    Re: Count Distinct Values OFFSET

    Thank you so much . . . this is great. I'm really gonna study it to figure out why I couldn't figure out how to do this.
    One last thing - I searched for this before posting and couldn't find it - so obviously, in addition to my lacking Excel skills, my search skills need some work.
    By what method did you search for and find this work by Siddharth Rout?

    Again, thanks a million. I'll be glad when one day I know enough to contribute likewise.

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    Re: Count Distinct Values OFFSET

    I think I landed on NBVC by Googling excel count unique combinations and I hit Siddhart Rout with excel count unique rows with a condition.

    Sometimes the hardest part is asking the right question.

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    Re: Count Distinct Values OFFSET

    Thanks for the help . . . I learn a lot from this forum.
    You get a full 6-star rating! Have a great day!

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