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Hello. I created a filter that has 2 conditions. 1. If the Ref Cert or the SK Cert is YES, bit should appear. The problem is that if the columns with Ref Exp or SK Exp is blank, then it gives me a 0 or if it does have a date, then it gives me the number equivalent. The original table, it does have dates. I tried to format the columns so it would give me an actual date, but it doesn't work. It only works for the blank cells. This is the actual formula. =FILTER(C3:N500,((H3:H500)="YES")+((J3:J500)="YES"))&IF(ISBLANK(I3),"",I3) Array is C3 : N500 (This is the table where is information is coming from) Ref Cert is H3 : H500 SK Cert is J3 : J500 This is what the finish product looks like.BaltaDSep 02, 2026Tin Contributor225Views0likes4CommentsPlease Help_ Disappeared Excel Doc
Dear Expert, I just lost my Excel Document that improved after I have downloaded from the Chat GPT. I have improve many different sheets on the documents but it is now only see the excel sheets that I made yesterday. I can only see the last page I improved today. Please help me.202627Sep 02, 2026Copper Contributor53Views0likes1CommentBigSpill: A 90‑Function Excel LAMBDA Library for Dynamic Arrays
What is BigSpill? BigSpill is an Excel LAMBDA library containing 90 functions across 10 categories, built from extensive experimentation with dynamic arrays. The goal is to provide elegant, efficient tools that make sheet‑level formulas easier to read, more modular, and more dynamic. The library includes a mix of: quality‑of‑life helpers essential primitives mid‑level operators developer‑level tools a few functions you might not expect to see in Excel Who is it for? Everyone. BigSpill aims to make complex operations more approachable and expressive. A few examples from the library: Pairwiseλ Staircaseλ Grainλ PolarGridλ Convolveλ Foldλ Tessellateλ Revealλ Knapsackλ Magnifyλ Traverseλ The repository includes full documentation and 11 sample workbooks so you can explore the functions without setup. If you’re interested in experimenting with dynamic arrays, or LAMBDA workflows, feel free to take a look. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome. I've attached 1 onboarding workbook. There are 10 more at the link below. GitHub: BigSpillPatrick2788Sep 02, 2026Silver Contributor268Views3likes7CommentsAutomatic change of background color in Excel
How can I prevent the background color to change automatically when I enter an identical number in a second cell ? I tried the "no fill" but that does not work at all. Microsoft 365 version 2608AshnarugSep 02, 2026Copper Contributor70Views0likes2CommentsWhen #VALUE! isn’t an error: The hidden reference behavior of Excel’s dynamic arrays
1. Mechanism Overview Functions such as TAKE, DROP, OFFSET, and INDIRECT normally produce a range when supplied with scalar parameters. When instead a 1-D or 2-D numeric array is passed to one of these parameters, Excel attempts to generate multiple range outputs (one per array element). Since Excel’s grid architecture does not allow a single function call to return multiple ranges in parallel, the function fails. The visible result is an array filled with #VALUE!. Example patterns: =TAKE(range, {1;2;3;4}) =DROP(range, {1;2;3;4}) =OFFSET(range, {1;2;3;4}, {1,2,3}) =INDIRECT("A1:B"&{1;2;3;4}) Excel returns: { #VALUE!; #VALUE!; #VALUE!; #VALUE! } Although the values appear identical, each #VALUE! is associated with a distinct internal range reference corresponding to the attempted slice, offset or address. This is a side effect of Excel’s reference-binding layer, which attaches metadata to #VALUE! propagation structures when a reference-producing function fails after partially resolving its operands. 2. Behavior Characterization 2.1 Reference Retention Each #VALUE! error produced by the above functions contains a deferred reference representing the range the function attempted to construct. The reference is not materialized because: a multi-range return is not allowed, and the evaluation is aborted at the final conversion stage. However, the binding phase (operand resolution) has already created a reference object. This object is preserved internally and passed forward along the calculation chain. 2.2 Deferred Evaluation Functions that inspect operand values (e.g., SUM, MIN, COUNT) cannot extract data from these encapsulated #VALUE! tokens and will propagate the error. Functions that inspect operand references — such as MAP, SCAN, REDUCE, MAKEARRAY, and aggregation functions that re-evaluate their inputs individually — trigger evaluation at the point of consumption. Example: =MAP( TAKE(range, {1;2;3;4}), SUM ) In each MAP iteration: ref is a #VALUE! carrying an unresolved range reference. SUM(ref) requests value-level evaluation of that range. The reference is resolved at that moment only. The resulting scalar is passed downstream. Thus, the #VALUE! error acts as a strict thunk. 3. Functional Implications for Formula Construction 3.1 Range-Object Semantics The technique enables modeling of ranges as first-class reference structures, not arrays of extracted values. This allows: passing range slices through pipelines keeping intermediate objects lightweight avoiding large intermediate spillage reducing recalculation costs for multi-slice operations 3.2 Lazy Slice Evaluation Using {n1; n2; …} arrays in index parameters creates a vector of deferred slices. Functions downstream resolve these slices on demand and only for the specific iteration that needs them. This is especially useful for: sliding-window logic multi-pass transformations tree/graph-like iterative algorithms in Excel dynamic partitioning of ranges recursive constructions implemented with SCAN/REDUCEFredAlvesSep 02, 2026Tin Contributor326Views2likes7CommentsCommission Calculation totals
Hello! I am working on a spreadsheet for calculating my call list and commissions. I am having trouble because there are different commission structures based on the rev type and outlet also, agency has a complicated formula in its self. Example: Rev Type=Direct Outlet= Digital Commission=.06% Total spend= $12,000 Equals= $720 Example 2: Rev Type=Agency Outlet= TV Commission=(.85%*Total spend)*(.06%) Total spend= $12,000 Equals= (.85%*12,000)*(.06)=$612 So depending on the Rev Type and the Outlet I have a different commission structure. I want to be able to put in what ever my client is spending monthly, total that up and then have the commission calculate the correct formula pending the rev type and the outlet type. Rev Types: New to TV 20% New Business 15% Digital 6% Direct 13% Agency (.85*x10)*(.06) Outlet Types: TV Digital MeTV I have tried using the Nested IF, VLookup, and XLookup but I am having no luck! Here is the table I am looking to work with: First Name Last Name Phone Email Status Last Follow Up Notes Stage Rev Type Outlet January February March April May June July August September October November December Total Commission Direct TV 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 12000Solvedkds81596Sep 01, 2026Tin Contributor5.3KViews0likes25CommentsHelp with a simple calculator for figuring a calculated cost
Hello, I am making a simple calculator for work. I enter square footage in cell E16 and have an equation to give a dollar value in cell K16. Trying to make things simple for others to price a job. This is my formula (=E16*0.45) in cell K16 that works perfect for my needs except for one thing. I need to set a minimum value for this equation. The formula needs to have an equal to or greater than 300 rule. I have a minimum price of 300 for any job done. So for example if I enter 500 square foot in E16. Cell K16 currently will have 225 as the value (500*0.45=225) but I need it to calculate 300. Any square footage over 667 will give me the value greater than 300 then. Please help me with this as I have looked over all the help topics and many forum threads but nothing seems to help. Using Excel with Office 365 on Windows 11 PC. Pictures below for reference. Thanks for your time - ChadSolvedChadHardingHeatingAug 31, 2026Copper Contributor1.1KViews0likes3CommentsExcel Desktop Filter Checkboxes Not Visible – Windows 11 / Office Home & Student 2021
Excel Desktop Filter Checkboxes Not Visible – Windows 11 / Office Home & Student 2021 I am facing a persistent display/rendering issue in the Excel desktop application when using filters. When I apply a filter to a column, the filter dropdown opens correctly and the values are displayed. The filter functionality itself also works. However, the checkboxes beside the individual values are not visible properly. As shown in the attached screenshot, the values such as 11, 12, 22, and 34 are displayed in the filter list, but the checkbox controls beside them are either missing/not rendered correctly. Interestingly, the Select All checkbox area also appears abnormal. System details Operating System: Windows 11 Microsoft Office: Home & Student 2021 Application: Microsoft Excel Desktop Office is fully updated with the latest available updates. The same Excel file works correctly in Excel for the Web, where all filter checkboxes are displayed normally. Troubleshooting already performed by Microsoft Support Microsoft Support has already remotely checked the system and tried several troubleshooting steps, including: Reinstalling Microsoft Office Creating/modifying relevant Windows Registry entries Creating system restore/checkpoints during troubleshooting Creating and testing with a new Windows user profile Checking and installing all available Office updates Unfortunately, the issue still persists. Since the problem does not occur in Excel for the Web, it appears to be specific to the Excel desktop application's UI/rendering on my Windows 11 system. Has anyone experienced a similar issue with filter dropdown checkboxes not rendering or appearing invisible in Excel Desktop? Could this be related to: Excel hardware graphics acceleration/rendering Windows display scaling or DPI settings GPU/display drivers Office 2021 UI rendering Windows 11 accessibility/display settings A known Excel Desktop bug Any suggestions, known fixes, or confirmation of a similar issue would be appreciated. Screenshot attached for reference.komatiramakanthAug 31, 2026Copper Contributor226Views0likes2CommentsInfinite Sign-In Redirect Loop on Power BI
Hi Community, I am stuck in an infinite sign-in redirect loop while trying to log into Power BI (app.powerbi.com). It repeatedly redirects between the login page and authentication screen without loading the dashboard. Steps I have tried so far: Cleared browser cache and cookies. Tried accessing via Incognito / Private mode. Checked third-party cookie settings. Could you please guide on how to resolve this authentication redirect issue or if there is any tenant-level setting blocking access? Thanks!IBAD_IMRANAug 31, 2026Copper Contributor155Views0likes2Comments
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