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INDEX MATCH #VALUE Error
Can you please provide a non-sensitive example file that demonstrates your situation. Typically it's not necessary to use CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER in order to enter this type of formula. It may help to better understand the data format / data structure in your file. If possible a before and after would be helpful as well. i.e. the result you expect to get when the formula is entered properly.
- Pedro EscorcioMay 23, 2018Copper Contributor
It appears that Control Shift Enter does not work for any array function. I try a simple one such as
={1,2,3}, Control Shift Enter. One expects the number 1 2 and 3 to be inserted in the columns to the right. This does not happen. Instead a number 1 appears in the selected cell. The formula bar shows
{={1,2,3}}. I am uncertain as to why the CSE combination does not work on any array formula. Any ideas?
- Matt MickleMay 23, 2018Bronze Contributor
Pedro-
Try using this method (See example file for reference). Not sure if this will help with your index/match issue though. It may be necessary to describe your situation in more detail or provide a non-sensitive data file that better shows your data representation and specific scenario:
I've also added the hard coded 1, 2, 3 example to the file:
- Detlef_LewinMay 23, 2018Silver Contributor
Pedro,
that is different from you first question.
{1,2,3} is not an array formula but an array constant.
If your goal is to get the three numbers in different cells you have to select the three cells in advance, then type ={1,2,3} and press CSE.