Canned Replies: Array Formula statement is inaccurate

The highlighted statement is incorrect:

...confirmed by pressing CTRL-SHIFT-ENTER to activate the array. You will know the array is active when you see curly braces { } appear around your formula. If you do not CTRL-SHIFT-ENTER you will get an error or a clearly incorrect answer. Press F2 on that cell and try again.

You can get the correct result if the formula is not array entered. It depends on what the formula is doing and where the formula is entered relative to the data being referenced.

Try this...

A1:B5 =

X.....22
Z.....37
X.....30
Y.....79
Z.....84

Normally enter this formula in D1:

=MIN(IF(A1:A5="x",B1:B5))

The formula returns the correct result even though it was not array entered.

Here's my personal canned reply for array formulas:

Array formulas need to be entered using the key
combination of CTRL,SHIFT,ENTER (not just ENTER).
Hold down both the CTRL key and the SHIFT key
then hit ENTER.

Array formulas are entered differently than a regular formula.
After you type in a regular formula you hit the ENTER key.
With an array formula you *must* use a combination of keys.
Those keys are the CTRL key, the SHIFT key and the ENTER key.
That is, hold down both the CTRL key and the SHIFT key then
hit the ENTER key.

When done properly Excel will enclose the formula in squiggly
brackets { }. You can't just type these brackets in, you
*must* use the key combo to produce them. Also, anytime
you edit an array formula it *must* be re-entered as an
array using the key combo.

Normally, I just use the 1st paragragh but in its entirety, I think it's a pretty good explanation.

I understand the point you're making, most array formulas are not so nice. I think I'll leave it. Feel free to create your own version.

Yeah, I've been using my own canned reply for many years.

When I'm in the Excel forums I have a Notepad file full of canned replies that I use.

(blush)

I started with a single notepad, that one has grown to 1000 lines, organized into 20 sections or so.
Now I have a second with a full collection of "best of" macros I've written over the years, stuff not yet published in an organized way on my code site... I'll get there.

And yep, still use both notepads every day. Crazy.

Hi,

I just noticed I have a small drop down list that says Canned Replies while replying to a post, which was not previously available.

Does that mean I can/am supposed to guide a user if he is violating any rules to the right path?

Or is that something only Forum admins are allowed to do?

I would recommend you refrain from moderating other users, though your access to the Canned Replies means you can certainly do so if you wish. Our preference is that you use the REPORT button to draw moderation attention to threads with rule breaks.

Now that you have access to the Canned Replies, the #1 use will be for you to create your own canned replies to save you having to type out things you find yourself saying frequently.

Alright great...

Thank you for the reply..

Originally Posted by JBeaucaire

Now that you have access to the Canned Replies, the #1 use will be for you to create your own canned replies to save you having to type out things you find yourself saying frequently.

How do I do that, I am unable to find it..

Got It! Sorry for the inconvenience..

No problem.

Last tip, resist the urge to make permanent edits to the Canned Replies that have been shared for your use. Cheers.