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    Who do I ask for an explanation of a solution suggested in a 'formula' thread?

    I have been searching for a solution to a problem for weeks and I finally found it on Excel Forum. Wonderful! I've adapted the solution offered and it works a treat for me too... but I don't know why. Do I ask the solution provider? Anyone in the forum that the problem/solution appeared by creating a new thread? In this Water Cooler forum?
    I also found that I had already created a formula that would have worked but I didn't appreciate that it was an array formula. Once I understood that (I think!), I found that it worked as well. I'd like to know which is the more efficient solution, mine or the one suggested for the problem in the thread, because I have a large worksheet and performance is becoming an issue.
    So, please can I have direction on presenting such questions?
    Regardless of that, I'm very happy indeed with this Excel-lent group.

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    Re: Who do I ask for an explanation of a solution suggested in a 'formula' thread?

    Just create your own thread in the Excel Formulas section, showing the formula you have used, and one of us will explain it to you.
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    Re: Who do I ask for an explanation of a solution suggested in a 'formula' thread?

    Thanks Ali. Perhaps you should get a star for this... or I'll click that button on my new thread if you see it and explain why the solutions work!

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    Re: Who do I ask for an explanation of a solution suggested in a 'formula' thread?

    Ah, making me work for my reputation, are you? Perhaps if I tell you that I originally come from the Nottingham area, you'll be nice to me?

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    Re: Who do I ask for an explanation of a solution suggested in a 'formula' thread?

    oops I posted the wrong comment - deleted
    1. Use code tags for VBA. [code] Your Code [/code] (or use the # button)
    2. If your question is resolved, mark it SOLVED using the thread tools
    3. Click on the star if you think someone helped you

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