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    Typing an array into a formula rather than referring to an array of cells

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    I am trying to type an array into a formula. The values of the array equate to a simple rotation matrix which i intend to perform matrix multiplication with but i am getting stuck when trying to confirm the formula i type;

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    when i try to confirm the formula by pressing the return key excel gives me a generic formula error message and highlights in black the first occurance of the trigonometric function - the first being the cosine function...

    If i delete the cosine function and replace it with the number 1 and then try and confirm excel errors again highlighting the first trigonometric function, this time the sine function.

    Does excel not like resolving calculations within an array?

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    Alex

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    Re: Typing an array into a formula rather than referring to an array of cells

    Excel does not recognize formula (only text and numbers) within the array {}, hence the error.

    Upload a sample of what you are trying to achieve with expected results, might be easier conceiving a solution
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