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kborgers Find last value in a column... 07-12-2012, 04:18 AM
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    Question Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    I'm certain there is a simple explanation; I have a column (E) of values where each cell has the following example formula:='[Workbook1.xlsx]Sheet1'!C103 and the only change to each cell as you go down the column is the workbook reference. Simple. I also have at the top of the sheet, a formula to return the last value in this column:

    =(INDEX(E7:E106,MATCH(9.99999999999999E+307,E7:E106))))

    Also simple. However, it doesn't work. If I manually input the information in column E, it works. I therefore assume that this function will not work with values derived from formula. Any ideas anyone?
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    Re: Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    Here, try this:

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    =LOOKUP(2,1/(E7:E106<>""),E7:E106)
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    Re: Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    Hi zbor, Many thanks. I tried this in the workbook in question and that didn't work either. I also, for the sake of proper testing, tried it in another workbook under similar circumstance and it worked! In the original, I've checked all the obvious format issues and cannot find the reason it won't work. I also tried the formula in completely different cell away from the work area and again, it won't work. Bizarre! I'll keep looking for the answer and post it should I find one! Unfortunately I cannot post the workbook as it contains sensitive information.

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    Re: Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    Do you have some space (or other character) in E range that actually is not blank cell?

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    Re: Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    @ kborgers

    Yours and of course Zbor's formula, work for me.
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    Re: Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    I've checked, checked and checked again all of the obvious errors (such as the one you mention zbor) and still no joy. I'll keep at it or change the structure!
    Hey, Fotis, good to hear from you!

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    Re: Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    Can you remove all important data, and leave just part with this formula involved.
    Of course, change in it also all private informations.

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    Re: Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    Hi zbor, I really appreciate your help - thanks! I have resolved the problem by changing the structure of my sheet although I was unable to resolve the odd issue of the formula not working. I tested the same formula in other similar workbooks and it worked fine but not in the 'problem' workbook which is really weird. I have checked for everything that I can think of including formatting, characters in places they should not be and I'm satisfied that there is an odd quirk with this particular workbook. Unfortunately due to the sensitive nature of the book, I cannot post it here. It's impossible (without much work) to desensitize the information. Thanks again.

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    Re: Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    Problem solved - not by me I hasten to add! I had the sheet set not to show zero values!! Simple (like me). Sorry and thanks both.

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    Re: Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    The important is that you found your solution.

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    Re: Find last value in a column of formula derived values.

    Thanks Fotis!

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