I have a list in column A as shown. same name shown a number of times then a space, followed by another name shown a number of times,followed a blank cell etc.
i need to number each name 1,2,3,4 etc in column b. There are many other columns in the sheet.
I'm sure its simple.
thanks a lot Chester
Hi,
One way in B2 copied down
=IF(OR(A1="",A2=""),"",IF(AND(A2<>A1),1,D1+1))
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I think he means .....B1+1))...not ....D1+1))
thanks guys..it works fine
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Indeed I should have said B1. Was testing in column D and forgot to change the ref after copying to the forum.Originally Posted by Croweater
Thanks for the correction.
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