+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 6 of 6

Summing Columns with text

  1. #1
    Registered User
    Join Date
    06-05-2009
    Location
    Vancouver, WA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    9

    Summing Columns with text

    I have columns that contain text (Populated from drop down lists). I need to be able to sum the totals of each type from the drop down list. These totals can either be displayed on a second sheet, any ideas?
    Attached Files Attached Files
    Last edited by wejims; 06-16-2009 at 04:53 PM.

  2. #2
    Forum Expert NBVC's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-06-2006
    Location
    Mississauga, CANADA
    MS-Off Ver
    2003:2010
    Posts
    34,898

    Re: Summing Columns with text

    Which column are you summing? There are no values in any columns... as I can see.

    Also, What is the summing/counting going to be based on?
    Last edited by NBVC; 06-16-2009 at 01:53 PM.
    Where there is a will there are many ways.

    If you are happy with the results, please add to the contributor's reputation by clicking the reputation icon (star icon) below left corner

    Please also mark the thread as Solved once it is solved. Check the FAQ's to see how.

  3. #3
    Forum Expert daddylonglegs's Avatar
    Join Date
    01-14-2006
    Location
    England
    MS-Off Ver
    Microsoft 365
    Posts
    14,723

    Re: Summing Columns with text

    There's a dropdown in B2 is that the one you mean? So if I select "Suffolk" from the list for example, what needs to be summed?

  4. #4
    Registered User
    Join Date
    06-05-2009
    Location
    Vancouver, WA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    9

    Re: Summing Columns with text

    Sorry, I was kind of vague. The final result would be to determine the total number of stores (Column A) by type of delivery (Column D). So The stores on distributor pallet would need to be separated from let's say rollers and stands and than the totla number of stores would need to be displayed as a whole number, ie... 12 stores on distributor pallet, 18 stores on rollers stands etc. Hope that helps.

  5. #5
    Forum Expert NBVC's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-06-2006
    Location
    Mississauga, CANADA
    MS-Off Ver
    2003:2010
    Posts
    34,898

    Re: Summing Columns with text

    Maybe just a simple Pivot Table as per attached in Sheet4?

    To get that table.

    select Data|Pivot table...

    Click Next

    Select (verify) range (including headers)

    Click Next

    Click Layout

    Drag Delivery Methodology (Dry) to the Rows Area

    Drag Store # to the Data Area.. should default to Count (if not, double-click the dragged item and choose Count).
    Attached Files Attached Files

  6. #6
    Registered User
    Join Date
    06-05-2009
    Location
    Vancouver, WA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    9

    Re: Summing Columns with text

    Thanks for the help

+ Reply to Thread

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 RC 1