Hi
Could someone help me with this one (or just tell me it's not possible)?
I have figures in one column that I want the MAX value of but *only* if the value does not match the value in another corresponding column.
For example
COL 1/COL 2
4 / 3
6 / 6
5 / 7
2 / 1
The desired result of the above would be 5. It is the highest number in Col1 that does not match the number directly next to it in Col2. 6 is not the max because it matches the value directly next to it in Col2
Use this array formula:
=MAX(IF(A1:A5<>B1:B5,A1:A5))
Array Formulae are a little different from ordinary formulae in that they MUST be confirmed by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to activate the array, not just ENTER.
You will know the array is active when you see curly brackets { } - or "curly braces" for those of you in the USA, or "flower brackets" for those of you in India - appear around the outside of your formula. If you do not use CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER you will (almost always) get an error message or an incorrect answer. Press F2 on that cell and try again.
Don't type the curly brackets yourself - it won't work...
Glenn
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Brilliant. Thanks so much. I'm familiar with array formulas, I just couldn't figure the correct syntax.
You're welcome!! The array formula thing is one of a few canned replies that I use. Lots of people aren't familiar with arrays, so a wee reminder often helps...
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