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summing columns

ResolvedVersion 2003

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Summing Columns

I am trying to summ a column which has a mix of numbers and un resolved formulas. The unresolved formula cells show #N/A. The summed total cell also shows #N/A. How can I sum the full column taking into account the resolved cells with numbers and ignoring the unresolved formula cells.

Thanks in advance.

Graham Warren

RE: Summing Columns

Hi Graham,

Thank you for your question.

You can use the DSUM function to achieve this.

The first thing to do is copy the column headings of the ranges you are trying to sum to some blank cells.

Underneath the relevant column heading type <>#N/A. This is saying not equal to #N/A.

There are three arguments:

1. Database range, so all the cells in the column you are trying to sum including the heading.

2.Field argument is the cell that contains the column heading at the top of the data figures you are trying to sum.

3. The final argument is the criteria which is the copied heading and the criteria you typed underneath it.

I hope this answers your question.

Regards

Simon

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