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I need a formula that sums values across a range of dates. for example: Let's say I have Jan - Dec in a row, with corresponding values below. Once I select Jun, the formula should sum up all values from Jan-Jun!
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Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:16
Hello, I understand that you need to get the sum of whatever month you choose to January, right?
User
13/08/2018 - 05:16
Hi..
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:17
Please provide sample data using the sheet to the right.
User
13/08/2018 - 05:18
Yes, if I have a row of dates, e.g Jan - Dec. with corresponding values in the row below. Once I select June, all the values fron January to June are summed up.
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:18
Yes, that's what you posted as the description. Are you able to share a sample data that we can work on?
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:19
I'm asking because this highly depends on how you have your data setup.
User
13/08/2018 - 05:19
Can I type it in the spreadsheet on this screen?
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:19
Yes please.
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:20
Can the dates on top be for the first of the month?
User
13/08/2018 - 05:21
That's the way the data appears...
User
13/08/2018 - 05:21
Yes, ofcourse
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:21
Can you confirm if the dates on top of be 1/1/2018 instead of 1/18/2018?
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:21
Because that would make things a lot simpler.
User
13/08/2018 - 05:22
The dates are 1/1/2018
User
13/08/2018 - 05:23
Hi you there?
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:23
Yes, I'm here. I'm starting to work on your file.
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:23
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Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:23
PLease give me a few minutes.
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:24
The formula is in B5. A5 is where you can type which month to end the sum.
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:24
For instance, if you type 6/1 in A5, this will sum Jan to Jun
Excelchat Expert
13/08/2018 - 05:24
If you type 12/1 in A5, then it will sum Jan to Dec
User
13/08/2018 - 05:26
Thank you. Ill try it and revert with any questions..
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13/08/2018 - 05:26
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13/08/2018 - 05:26
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13/08/2018 - 05:26
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