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I have a large spreadsheet and I need to sum groups of numbers in one column in the empty cell right below the numbers. There are thousands of instances with a spreadsheet that has over 200K rows
Solved by B. H. in 43 mins
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Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:20
Hello, I understand that you need to sum all the all your numbers at the bottom of the list, right?
User
06/07/2018 - 04:21
There are several subsets of numbers in one column. I need a total at the bottom of each subset of numbers.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:22
I see. Can you give me an example of how your data looks like using the document to the right?
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:22
Do you want the sum where you wrote the word sum?
User
06/07/2018 - 04:22
yes
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:23
So there's an empty space on top of it?
User
06/07/2018 - 04:23
where I have the word 'sum' is an empty cell
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:24
How about the cell above it? If the cell with SUM is supposed to be empty, does that mean that the cell above it is empty as well, meaning 2 empty cells?
User
06/07/2018 - 04:24
yes. that is correct
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:24
Okay, this one is a bit tricky and it may need VBA/Macro to solve but let me try something first.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:24
Before we proceed, this is a reminder that our policy is 1 question per session so for this session we'll be resolving this particular question. We also currently do not support VBA/Macro solutions.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:25
The number of cells per group varies, right?
User
06/07/2018 - 04:26
yes. that is correct
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:29
Is there a way to remove the extra empty cell?
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:30
I'm asking because that's what makes this impossible with formulas alone.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:31
Are you still with me?
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:34
Are you still there?
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:34
I have a solution on how to do this but it will compose of multiple steps and it would be best if you can reply to me so I can start the explanation.
User
06/07/2018 - 04:35
ok
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:35
Let me write the steps.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:36
Please extend the session once prompted.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:36
If the extra empty cell can't be removed then there'll be plenty of extra steps so please follow the steps carefully.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:38
Is column F the column where your numbers are originally placed?
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:38
I'm only asking so I can reference the column properly in the instructions.
User
06/07/2018 - 04:38
yes
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:38
Does your numbers start in row 1 or do you have a header?
User
06/07/2018 - 04:39
header
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:39
Do you know how to filter a column?
User
06/07/2018 - 04:39
no
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:39
Okay, I'm going to walk you through this then. This will involve quite a few steps so please bear with me.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:39
Do you have anything in column G?
User
06/07/2018 - 04:40
yes
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:40
What is the column that is not used?
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:40
I meant, which is the first unused column after F?
User
06/07/2018 - 04:40
i
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:42
Place this formula in I1
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:42
=IF(AND(F1="",F2=""),"FILL","")
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:42
Let me know once you've done it.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:43
Hello, we have a very limited amount of time to do this. I'd really appreciate it if we act now or we might not be able to solve this in time.
User
06/07/2018 - 04:44
unfortunately have to go now . thank you
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:44
Okay, let me at least teach you how to do it.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:44
Then you can try it once you have the time.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:54
The steps to accomplish what you need to do is in cell A1 of the document preview.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:54
If you can find a way to remove the extra empty cell in your data then the steps in B1 would suffice.
Excelchat Expert
06/07/2018 - 04:56
Hi, I have not received a reply from you for quite some time. I'm afraid the session will end automatically soon. I sincerely hope we were able to address your concern.
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