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It sounds like you are trying to create a running balance in Excel for Mac, but you are encountering a #VALUE! error. This issue can sometimes occur due to the order of operations or data types in your formulas. To create a running balance in Excel, you can use a formula in the "G" column to sum up the previous balance with the current debit and credit transactions.
Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up a running balance:
Assuming your data is set up like this:
- Debits (money going out) are in column "E."
- Credits (money coming in) are in column "F."
- The running balance will be in column "G."
- In cell G2 (or the cell where you want to start the running balance), enter the initial balance if any (e.g., 0 if you're starting from scratch).
- In cell G3, enter the following formula:
=G2+E3-F3
This formula takes the previous running balance (in G2), adds the current debit (in E3), and subtracts the current credit (in F3).
- Copy cell G3 and paste it down the G column to calculate the running balance for subsequent rows.
Make sure that you do not have any non-numeric values or errors in columns E and F, as these can cause the #VALUE! error in your formula. Additionally, verify that the data types are consistent (numbers or currency) throughout columns E and F.
If you still encounter issues, it might be helpful to check for any accidental changes in Excel settings or updates that could have affected your spreadsheet's functionality.
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