This proposed solution employs some helper columns on Worksheets A1 and A2 that filter out the blanks.
The array entered formula* that populates the helper columns is:
Note: If your profile had specified the version of Excel you are using, it may be possible to use AGGREGATE(... instead of SMALL(IF... so this would not be array entered.
The formula that populates the 'Title' column is:
The formula that populates the Item Number and Item Name columns is:
*Array entered formulas are confirmed by pressing
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to activate the array,
not just ENTER. You will know the array is active when you see curly braces
{ } appear around your formula. If you do not CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER you will get an error or a clearly incorrect answer.
Let us know if you have any questions.
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