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I have a spreadsheet with a lot of columns and want a cell in each row that will have a comma-separated list of the columns that have data. Essentially, I think I need to create multiple "IF" functions within a cell that will output comma separated text based on whether a column is blank or not.
Solved by K. L. in 27 mins
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Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:31
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Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:31
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Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:31
Would you please show me an example of what you want?
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:33
In the preview sheet?
User
01/03/2018 - 07:35
Yep, thank you!
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:35
Okay, waiting for it.
User
01/03/2018 - 07:36
I want column C to create a comma-separated list of the foods (ex. in column D and E)
User
01/03/2018 - 07:36
but for a large list of foods (essentially 40 columns)
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:37
Sorry, Still I'm a little behind.
User
01/03/2018 - 07:38
I'm not sure if I'm being terribly clear
User
01/03/2018 - 07:38
but essentially want column C to be able to summarize which columns have data
User
01/03/2018 - 07:39
(like how I just demonstrated?)
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:39
Okay, let me rephrase it, so that we know we are in the same page.
User
01/03/2018 - 07:39
thank you
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:40
If a column is non empty and greater than 0, then list that item in column C, right?
User
01/03/2018 - 07:40
correct
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:41
can a cell be empty?
User
01/03/2018 - 07:42
If a cell is empty, I do not want it to be listed
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:42
got it, understood. I need a couple of minutes.
User
01/03/2018 - 07:42
thank you!
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:51
=IF(D2>0,$D$1,"")&IF(E2>0,", "&$E$1,"") Please use this formula.
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:51
I have used it in column G.
User
01/03/2018 - 07:52
And can I use a variation on that for 39 relevant columns?
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:53
Yup, Just need to add a variation of &IF(F2>0,", "&$F$1,"") is for each extra column.
User
01/03/2018 - 07:53
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
User
01/03/2018 - 07:53
This is a massive massive help
Excelchat Expert
01/03/2018 - 07:53
My pleasure.
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01/03/2018 - 07:53
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01/03/2018 - 07:53
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User
01/03/2018 - 07:54
Will do, thanks a bunch!
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01/03/2018 - 07:55
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