This is the idea. Modify this array formula to suit your needs. An array
formula must be entered/edited using control+shift+enter vs just enter

=MIN(IF(A1:A10>0,A1:A10))

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Don Guillett
SalesAid Software
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"Kerry" <Kerry@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I am trying to write a formula that results in the earliest date but a
blank
> cell results in a 0.
> =MIN('1Jan-9Jan'!R196,'10Jan-16Jan'!R196,'17Jan-23Jan'!R196)
> What do I need to do to this formula to ignore blank cells