Retrieving the Value of the First Nonblank Cell in a List

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» Retrieving the Value of the First Nonblank Cell in a List

CATEGORY: Excel Formula and Function

VERSIONS: All Microsoft Excel Versions

Problem:

Retrieving the value of the first non-blank cell in Range1(A2:A7).

Solution:
Use the INDEX and MATCH functions as shown in the following Array formula:
{=INDEX(A2:A7,MATCH(TRUE,A2:A7<>"""",0))}

Example:
Range1

X

Y
Z

Result X

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wrote on June 20, 2005 12:08 EST

thank you for providing a screenshot
roomi wrote on December 31, 1969 19:00 EST

Thank you very much for providing a screen shot. It helped me understand very promptly exactly what is the use of this formula and how does it actually works.

thanks again.

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wrote on December 31, 1969 19:00 EST

Is it possible to retrieve the value of the LAST Nonblank cell in a list?

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