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Print for a date range
I would like a feature that I can use ad hoc that will let me do a standard print of my worksheet table for a date range that I specify for each print request. Is that doable?
If you've gotten rid of that top row that had only a few formulas in it, as well as both rows at the bottom that were not true data rows, then the formula below should work, and keep up with new rows at the top. However, I think you'll find that it works best to insert the new row just above row 3, not at the very top. At the very top, it will format itself based on the header row above, which you don't want to have happen.
This formula goes in cell A5 of the "Prt Date Rng" tab
=FILTER(tblQ1,(tblQ1[Date]>=Start)*(tblQ1[Date]<=Finish),"No Rows")
What you'll see there is that it no longer refers to the cell addresses, but rather to the table by name and the Date column by name.
Note: I've attached a slightly updated version of the older workbook, with the table modified (and an empty row waiting for you) and the new formula.
Regarding the $ symbol in a cell reference ( $A$3, $A3, A$3 😞 What these do, and it's significant, is to render the letter or the number (the column or the row reference, respectively) absolute rather than relative. Which means, as you copy a formula elsewhere, the parts of a cell reference that are absolute don't change, where the relative ones do, relative to the new cell. Here's a more complete description of how that works.
HI. I deleted the extra rows at the bottom and reset the top and bottom rows. Then I inserted a new row3 at the top and went back to the report sheet. The top row incremented to 4, but the bottom row incremented by one staying inline with the new bottom row. I see no practical way of entering at the bottom. It is just too awkward to have to navigate there for each row I add. Then I would also need to have the time column part of the sort, which it is not at this time. Doesn't the use of the "$" help with keeping the formula inline with the growth of the rows? I am not very familiar with the meaning of the $ in formulas.
If you've gotten rid of that top row that had only a few formulas in it, as well as both rows at the bottom that were not true data rows, then the formula below should work, and keep up with new rows at the top. However, I think you'll find that it works best to insert the new row just above row 3, not at the very top. At the very top, it will format itself based on the header row above, which you don't want to have happen.
This formula goes in cell A5 of the "Prt Date Rng" tab
=FILTER(tblQ1,(tblQ1[Date]>=Start)*(tblQ1[Date]<=Finish),"No Rows")
What you'll see there is that it no longer refers to the cell addresses, but rather to the table by name and the Date column by name.
Note: I've attached a slightly updated version of the older workbook, with the table modified (and an empty row waiting for you) and the new formula.
Regarding the $ symbol in a cell reference ( $A$3, $A3, A$3 😞 What these do, and it's significant, is to render the letter or the number (the column or the row reference, respectively) absolute rather than relative. Which means, as you copy a formula elsewhere, the parts of a cell reference that are absolute don't change, where the relative ones do, relative to the new cell. Here's a more complete description of how that works.
- You are most welcome. It's been a privilege to work with you on it. Appreciate your patience as well.
- I tried viewing and adding new rows at the bottom. I find it too awkward. When I open the file, I really need to see the most current at the top. I work with this several times a day, as you can see from the number of entries per day. I also often view it between additions. So, I really need to use the sheet in this sort order. However, I really appreciate the new "report" sheet. It will be very useful. Thank you.
You may recall that I needed row 2 hidden to preserve formatting when I add next to the header.
I did not recall that, but it made sense as soon as I read it. It was the same reason I suggested using a row lower. And I'm glad that the formula works now and adjusts as new rows are added.
Nevertheless, on the attached I'm making one more effort to convince you to use the bottom row for new entries. You may not have realized you can "Freeze" the top of a workbook or worksheet, so that the column headings remain visible no matter how far down you are on the table. Here I've re-sorted the data so that the latest are at the bottom, so all you need to do is add a row. No "insert" needed.
I also took a stab at revising the formulas that, if I'm reading them correctly, give the averages for the last 7 or 90 days.....
You are, of course, totally free to keep going as you have, to ignore my OCD-ness on the topic. (smiley face)
You may recall that I needed row 2 hidden to preserve formatting when I add next to the header. I copied your new formula into my current version and tried it with row 2 hidden with no data and the report sheet seems to work OK anyway. Thank you. I have attached the current version to reference.