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Apr 26, 2023
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Adding multiple values in a single cell to create a sum in an empty cell

Hello! I am trying to create a formula in which an empty cell returns the sum of values entered in the previous cell. For example, Cell S2 has "1.00 (alt+enter) 1.00 (alt+enter)" and I would like Cel...
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    HansVogelaar
    Apr 26, 2023

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    Try this:

    Select T2.

    On the Formulas tab of the ribbon, click Define Name.

    Enter Total in the Name box, and in the Refers to box, enter the formula

     

    =EVALUATE(SUBSTITUTE(LEFT(!S2,LEN(!S2)-(RIGHT(!S2)=CHAR(10))),CHAR(10),"+"))

     

    Click OK.

    Enter the formula =Total in T2.

    This can be filled down if required.

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