Forum Discussion
Calculating and adding time
- Mar 17, 2026
Do the formulas in the attached file return the intended result?
The #NAME? error is almost certainly because SCAN, VSTACK, and the # spill reference only work in Microsoft 365's dynamic array engine — if you're on Excel 2019/2016 or another older version, those functions won't be recognized.
Quick checks:
Confirm which Excel version you're running (365 vs. one-time purchase).
If the startTime array formula itself fails, the startTime# reference will cascade errors downstream.
For adding/removing rows without breaking things, convert your source data into an Excel Table (Insert > Table) — combined with dynamic array formulas, it'll auto-resize as rows change.
I ran into similar formula compatibility issues in the last 2 months. While adjusting script outputs for an online fitness calculator. Standardizing the formula ranges fixed it.
Let me know your Excel version if you'd like a non-array alternative formula.