finding first non-zero value in each row

[omid020]

I have some rows with numbers and strings, how can I find first non-zero value in each row?


Example:

0 2 0 0 0 ----> 2

0 0 1 0 2 ----> 1

0 0 ENG 2 0 ----> ENG


Thanks in advance.

[AliGW]

Try:

=LOOKUP(2,1/(A1:ZZ1<>0),A1:ZZ1)

Adjust the range to suit, and copy down.

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Thanks.

[Special-K]

Ali,

doesnt that find the LAST non zero value in a row?

[AliGW]

Yes - I misread the question!

Waiting to see what version of Excel the OP has.

[HansDouwe]

Please try (works in Excel 2007 and newer):

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[omid020]

Sorry for delay. both suggested functions work like a charm in excel 2010. Thanks!

[AliGW]

Mine doesn't!

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