Offset() returns reference, first not value (proof)

[Jim May]

FWIW:

In cells B1010 I have 111, 222, 333
In Cell D4 I have 3
In cell D6 I have =sum(b10:Offset(b10,0, D4-1))
which displays 666 << which is correct.

But if in the formula bar (on cell D6) if I highlight
(evaluate) the portion Offset(b10,0, D4-1) and
press F9 it equates to 333
Showing =sum(b10:333) << Which of course is not
a valid formula
So "D10" is being returned, versus the Value of D10

Just thought I'd pass along this recent (todays) enlightenment to those in
the group that didn't already know..

 

[R.VENKATARAMAN]

is not Offset(b10,0, D4-1) means the second cell to the right of B10 in the
same row

i.e B10 is origin. the next 0 shows same row. d4-1=2 so thes second cell to
the right.which is d10 i.e. 333

or am I confused????

when you said sum(.....) means sum of values from B10 to d10

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[Jim May]

sorry to confuse
just wanted to point out that
formula displays 666 << which is correct
and underlying formula is:
=sum(B1010) << which is correct
not
=sum(B10:333) "the 333 part" which Evaluate() produces << and cell will not
accept entry, of course!

HTH