why cond sum wizard returns diff result as when formula typed out

[Guest]

When I use the conditional sum wizzard, I get the result that I want, however
I have MANY formulas to enter. So, knowing the structure and proper formula,
I wanted to just type the formula. However, when I do, I get a different
result because the conditional sum bracket doesn't stay or excel thinks the
formula is text.

I can't remember the short cut key to enforce a conditional sum formula and
I don't know a way around this. Can anyone help...too many formulas to do.
Thanks

 

[Guest]

can you give an example of the formula you want to use?

 

[Guest]

I don't use the conditional sum wizard, but I am going to take a wild guess.
Try entering the formula as an array formula, i.e. instead of committing with
Enter, try using Ctrl-Shift-Enter

 

[Guest]

Absolutely perfect!!! You are a genius and if i could hug you through the
computer...I would. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I'll write it
down in my daytimer so I never lose it again. Thanks sooooooo much and I
hope you receive many, many blessings.

 

[Guest]

You are welcome Glad I guessed right.