sum offset question

[sd]

I need to sum a range based on the number on another cell
I use the following function to get that
=SUM(OFFSET(J45,0,0,L12)) (basically summing J45 thru J49 since cell L12
contains value 5)
I gives me the correct result from above formula when summing across rows.

However when I change that formula to sum across columns and changing the
same formula to
=SUM(OFFSET(J45,0,0,0,L12))
to sum across columns it gives me a result #REF!

What would be the correct formula to sum across columns.

 

[Jason Morin]

#REF! means that the range is beyond the worksheet. In
which cell is your formula located? For example, if it
were in IV1 and L12 = 5, you'll receive an error because
there are no more columns beyond column IV.

The error can also be caused if you delete rows and/or
columns that the formula is referencing.

HTH
Jason
Atlanta, GA

 

[sd]

However if you look at the formula I want the cells J45 thru N45 summed both
within acceptable range within the worksheet
Is there any other formula other than offset that can be used to sum across
columns
I basically transposed it to rows and achieved the desired result but was
wondering what was wrong with my formula

 

[Aladin Akyurek]

=SUM(OFFSET(J45,0,0,1,L12))

=SUM(J45:INDEX(J45:IV45,L12))

 

[Domenic]

You need to correct the fourth parameter (height) in the offse
function...

=SUM(OFFSET(J45,0,0,1,L12))

Hope this helps!

 

[sd]

Thanks guys it works now.

You need to correct the fourth parameter (height) in the offset
function...

=SUM(OFFSET(J45,0,0,1,L12))

Hope this helps!