I have some experience with Excel functions, but I can't seem to figure out the right one and formula to use to do what I need this time. I am trying to tally election results for my school. We are using a google spreadsheet and it is being updated all day. I have the overall totals using countif with no problems. What I would like to do is tally according to grade level and be able to keep a running total. So basically what the function needs to do is look at column C and if it says Kindergarten then it needs to look at column D and countif it says Romney, then I will make a second to countif it says Obama. Then I can go back and copy these formulas to check column c for each grade level. I have tried several things and either just don't have the syntax right or I am not using the correct functions. Help would definitely be appreciated.
Yes you definitely need to use a vlookup, but I think you are also trying to get a numerical value to tally up the number of people who voted Obama/Romeny by grade. You will need to use a combination of vlookup and countif in one formula.
Yes that is what I am trying to do. And I think that is the answer (vlookup and countif in a formula)
What does your formula on the last column (total) look like, if you can post it? Is it something like: http://www.timeatlas.com/5_minute_tips/general/learning_vlookup_in_excel#.UJk7l8XA_ng ??
I would also think that setting up a Pivot table maybe useful. Although not sure if Google spreadsheet supports this.
for the record a sumif should have worked, as well. could you paste the faulty formula you were using?
I wanted to start a working class stand up that starts with "They should change the name of Microsoft Excel to Microsoft "Big Learning Curve" "
Vlookup and follow the statements "values"[ ]...[ ]. Vlookup isn't easy if you've never used it before, but google shall help you
I'm applying for a job for which a requirement is strong Excel skills. I am otherwise a great fit but I'm kind of the Stromile Swift of Excel: the ability is probably there but I've never thought to actually use it. That was a really weak analogy. Analogy strength is not in the job description. Can anyone recommend an online resource to help me learn Excel? Free would be awesome.
If you're going into an accounting/finance job, the first thing I would do is research "Vlookups" and "Pivot Tables". Usually these are the two main things they are looking for, or at least it was in my past interviews. If they ask "do you have experience with Excel?", tell them yes, you know the basics, vlookups, pivot tables, etc. As far as an online resource, I can't say I know one off the top of my head, but I'm sure you can google one. Maybe YouTube? There is a forum called MrExcel that has good information, they may have some "new to Excel" or "startup" sub-forums.
Ok good to know. The job is as an office manager for a real estate company. I feel like there may not be that much to learn there (like I'd be filling in listing spreadsheets) but I don't want to apply to a job where I'm over my head.
the Countifs formula will work well. I've incorporated something similar recently. DM me if you want to see how i've used it and how it would work for you.
BUMP 12-3-14 Is there a way to show only the trendlines on an X Y Scatter graph? I just want the data points to be invisible, not deleted. I figured there has to be a way to do that but I can't figure it out. Note: I have 3 different trendlines on the graph.
I have had to remove them manually (click -> delete) in the past...google hasn't offered me a better solution to date
