Excel - COLUMN Function Problem - Expert Solution

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I was jut receiving help from a spreadsheet expert. He/She was able to create the right formula in cell F2, but now I'd like to figure out how to easily take that formula across column 2 without having to type in date and time criteria for each cell.
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Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:10
Hi, It's my pleasure to help you today!.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:11
ok thanks - I'm wondering if the same person is available bc they can still work on it
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:11
Can you please provide me the sheet to work on.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:11
they were getting close to figuring it out
User 22/05/2017 - 06:11
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ARRVOzgE16AYgMlsfcTdi_doJzvfEzSSEuoI1Wsl6uQ/edit#gid=627794731
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:12
Hi, I am interacting with you first time. I am taking look at it.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:12
okay but someone else is still working on it
User 22/05/2017 - 06:12
they were close to figuring it out
User 22/05/2017 - 06:12
we just ran out of time, so I need to purchase another session
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:12
At present, all experts are in sessions. I am the only one interacting with you.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:13
ok
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:13
I can work on it. Please let me know your requirement.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:13
the previous expert was able to put the right formula into cell F2 on the tab titled SF - Fulfillment Manifest
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:13
Ok. I am at that location.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:14
however, I'd now like to copy that formula indefinitely across row 3
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:14
Whether the result is correct as expected?
User 22/05/2017 - 06:14
the criteria is for Monday: ll orders placed between the previous Wednesday at 6:01 am and Monday at 6:00 am
User 22/05/2017 - 06:14
sum the quantity of orders placed
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:14
Ok.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:14
or Wednesday: all orders placed between the previous Monday at 6:01 am and Wednesday at 6:00 am.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:15
the formula is right in F3, but I don't want to have to manual input it across the dates
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:15
I think, the formulas are already avaialble
User 22/05/2017 - 06:15
I'm wondering if there is an easy way to look at it
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:15
Ok. Great.
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:15
I am checking it.
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:17
Ok. I got it.
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:17
I am trying to find a different formula to get as required.
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:20
Ok. Now, i have updated the formulas for F3
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:21
And H3 is same as previous one.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:21
ok
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:22
There should be a different in formulas for F3 and H3. As there is a date range difference.
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:23
It looks like there is no data to calculate for Column O to V
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:24
Otherwise, i have updated the formula
User 22/05/2017 - 06:24
yes that is correct
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:24
The problem is solved :)
User 22/05/2017 - 06:24
so if I add more dates can I drag the formula over
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:24
You can copy the set of 2 formulas (monday + wednesday)
User 22/05/2017 - 06:24
awesome
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:24
As there are gaps between 2 rows.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:25
and I see you've already copied it down
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:25
Yes. I did
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:25
So glad to hear that! Please come back to Excel Chat for any you spreadsheet problems. Also, please have a wonderful day! Thank you!
User 22/05/2017 - 06:25
I'm only going to do Monday and Wednesday in row 1
User 22/05/2017 - 06:25
I'll delete the other dates
User 22/05/2017 - 06:25
will that mess up formula
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:26
Is it 5 days back or 7 days back.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:27
On Monday, the staff Roasts and Fulfills for all orders placed between the previous Wednesday at 6:01 am and Monday at 6:00 am On Wednesday, the staff Roasts and Fulfills for all orders placed between the previous Monday at 6:01 am and Wednesday at 6:00 am.
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:27
Ok. I have updated the formula
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:28
I have used 5 days back.
User 22/05/2017 - 06:28
awesome
User 22/05/2017 - 06:28
s!
User 22/05/2017 - 06:29
thanks!
Excelchat Expert 22/05/2017 - 06:29
You may now close this chat. Please leave a 5-star rating after ending the session:)
User 22/05/2017 - 06:29
will do
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