How to copy a conditional sum, but change the column

S

Stabilos

I have used the conditional sum wizard to create a sum of a column for
period 1 based on certain criteria. I can copy this conditional sum to the
next column for period 2 using the same criteria, but of course it is working
out the sum based on period 1 column data. I tried to go into the fourmula
bar and change the column cell reference. This action deletes the {} at
front and back of the formula. When I type them in again. The function of
hte conditional sum formula is lost.

Is there a way to achieve what I am trying to do without having to use the
conditional sum wizard on every column?
 
P

Pete_UK

As it is an array formula, Excel indicates this by means of the curly
braces { } around the formula when viewed in the formula bar. An array
formula must be committed using the key combination of CTRL-SHIFT-
ENTER (CSE) instead of the normal ENTER - do not type the curly braces
yourself.

So, once you have amended the formula, just use CSE to commit it
again.

Hope this helps.

Pete
 
S

Stabilos

Thanks for your help Pete. That works a treat.


Pete_UK said:
As it is an array formula, Excel indicates this by means of the curly
braces { } around the formula when viewed in the formula bar. An array
formula must be committed using the key combination of CTRL-SHIFT-
ENTER (CSE) instead of the normal ENTER - do not type the curly braces
yourself.

So, once you have amended the formula, just use CSE to commit it
again.

Hope this helps.

Pete
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M

maharana.santnu

Stabilos said:
I have used the conditional sum wizard to create a sum of a column for
period 1 based on certain criteria. I can copy this conditional sum to the
next column for period 2 using the same criteria, but of course it is working
out the sum based on period 1 column data. I tried to go into the fourmula
bar and change the column cell reference. This action deletes the {} at
front and back of the formula. When I type them in again. The function of
hte conditional sum formula is lost.

Is there a way to achieve what I am trying to do without having to use the
conditional sum wizard on every column?
Click to expand...
 
G

Gord Dibben

The {=formula} means the formula is an Array formula.

When editing use CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER instead of just ENTER


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP
 

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