INDEX MATCH MATCH first non-blank value

[K12345]

Hi all,

I'm trying to get this formula to return the first non-blank cell: =+INDEX($A$1:$E$10,MATCH($A13,$A$1:$A$10,0),MATCH(B$12,$A$1:$E$1,0))

I have tried e.g.
=+INDEX($A$1:$E$10,MATCH($A14,$A$1:$A$10,0),MATCH(B$12,$A$1:$E$1,0),MATCH(TRUE,$A$1:$E$10<>"",0))

But that returns #NA.

The array contains formulas, and I want to get the first match where the formula has returned a value.

Thank you in advance!

[JohnTopley]

Attach a sample workbook (not image).

Make sure there is just enough data to demonstrate your need. Include a BEFORE sheet and an AFTER sheet in the workbook if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate.

Make sure your desired results are shown, mock them up manually if necessary.

Remember to desensitize the data.

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[Glenn Kennedy]

it's not clear what the logic is.

Will you please attach a SMALL sample Excel workbook (10-20 rows of data is usually enough)? Please don't attach a picture of one (no-one will want to re-type all your stuff before starting).

1. Make sure that your sample data are truly REPRESENTATIVE of your real data. The use of unrepresentative data is very frustrating and can lead to long delays in reaching a solution.

2. Make sure that your desired solution is also shown (mock up the results manually).

3. Make sure that all confidential information is removed first!!

4. Try to avoid using merged cells. They cause lots of problems!

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[K12345]

Dear both,

please find attached the mock-up.

Many thanks in advance!
K

[shukla.ankur281190]

Try

h3

=IFERROR(INDEX(INDEX($B$3:$E$11,,MATCH(H$2,$B$2:$E$2,0)),SMALL(IF($A$3:$A$11=$G3,IF(INDEX($B$3:$E$11,,MATCH(H$2,$B$2:$E$2,0))<>0,ROW($A$3:$A$11)-ROW($A$2))),1)),"")

...confirmed by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to activate the array, not just ENTER. 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.

There is problem in you row no 7 Circular reference. If you would delete the data in row 7 formula would work.

[shivya]

Try

h3

=IFERROR(INDEX(INDEX($B$3:$E$11,,MATCH(H$2,$B$2:$E$2,0)),SMALL(IF($A$3:$A$11=$G3,IF(INDEX($B$3:$E$11,,MATCH(H$2,$B$2:$E$2,0))<>0,ROW($A$3:$A$11)-ROW($A$2))),1)),"")

...confirmed by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to activate the array, not just ENTER. 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.

There is problem in you row no 7 Circular reference. If you would delete the data in row 7 formula would work.

Not working.

[samba_ravi]

Not working.

It is workings as it an array formula please confirm the formula with Shift+Ctrl+Enter

[samba_ravi]

h3=IFERROR(INDEX(INDEX($B$3:$E$11,,MATCH(H$2,$B$2:$E$2,0)),MATCH(1,INDEX((INDEX($B$3:$E$11,,MATCH(H$2,$B$2:$E$2,0))<>"")*($A$3:$A$11=$G3),0),0)),"")
Try this and copy across

[shukla.ankur281190]

Check the attached file.

[K12345]

Thanks a lot! This works perfectly - saves me a lot of time.

[JohnTopley]

Try

=IFERROR(INDEX(INDEX($B$3:$E$11,,MATCH(H$2,$B$2:$E$2,0)),SMALL(IF(($A$3:$A$11=$G3)*(INDEX($B$3:$E$11,,MATCH(H$2,$B$2:$E$2,0)))<>0,ROW($A$3:$A$11)-ROW($A$3)+1),1)),"")

...confirmed by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to activate the array, not just ENTER. 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.