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How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

  1. 07-15-2013, 05:11 PM #1
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    How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    I've attached the .xlsm file with the code but it doesn't seem to be working. Is their something I can't see in the first column and how can I tell? Is the syntax in error?

    I just want to run through my excel data file removing all blank first columns.

    Thanks!test.xlsm
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  2. 07-15-2013, 05:17 PM #2
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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    SWMagic,

    Ummm... the file you posted is completely blank already... ?
    Hope that helps,
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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    Yep, no data, no code, nothing.
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  4. 07-15-2013, 06:59 PM #4
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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    OK, don't know...I'll try againtest2.xlsm

    The file is 8.98kb. as an excel test2.xlsm file

    Here's the macro:

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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    Try:

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    Empty, I think, is a reserved word and probably isn't doing what you think it is. And I like to be sure which row to start at ... UsedRange is unpredictable.

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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    Hi SWMagic

    Please insert Code Tags around your Code in Post #4 then try this 
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  7. 07-19-2013, 12:07 AM #7
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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    Nope. This didn't do anything. that's surprising too. However, I only want to pick up the empty first column rows, because you'll see one header line on each "page" that also needs to go...and I thought focusing on the first column would work.
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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    Please add Code Tags to your code extract in your OP, as jaslake has requested, before we continue with this.

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  9. 07-27-2013, 09:59 AM #9
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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    I simply don't know what Code Tags are in my code extract in my OP. Please explain as I can't find anything about that in a Google search
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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    Hi SWMagic,

    Try...

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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    will remove rows with empty cells in column A

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    If the cells contain spaces then you will need to loop and test for "" on trimmed cells

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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    I don't think they do contain spaces as I would see those at the formula box at the top right? In other words, a space doesn't hide there in another way right?
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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    Hi SWMagic

    The attached file contains this Code and shows Before and After worksheets. What is it that's not working for you? Please explain...
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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    In the example file, test2.xlsm, you posted

    Length of A1 is 3 contains Mr.
    Length of A2 is 3 contains Mr.
    Length of A3 is 1 contains space
    Length of A4 is 0 is empty
    Length of A5 is 3 contains Mr.
    Length of A6 is 3 contains Mr.

    Therefore row 3 will remain, but perhaps you want that to remain.
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    Re: How do I remove blank lines in the first column.

    Quote Originally Posted by SWMagic View Post
    I don't think they do contain spaces as I would see those at the formula box at the top right? In other words, a space doesn't hide there in another way right?
    Row 3 has a space in it.

    Maybe:

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