Can i have a fromular read a text cell as a date?

Jason Clark

I have a stock sheet.

Rows are the stock items.

I have 10 columns that represent orders coming in. i have a due date at the top of each column (treated as text) with the quantity of each the items below.

I want to build a Sum IF formula to work out how much stock is coming in 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.

Since I’m referencing a text cell against the current date it doesn’t work. If I make a separate date column for each order column my sheet is going to get very messy along with my formula. I don’t want to start going down this path unless I have to.

Very basic caulculaing required. once i can read the text date as a date.

Andrée Starå

Hi Jason,

Can you describe your process in more detail and maybe share the sheet(s)/copies of the sheet(s) or some screenshots? (Delete/replace any confidential/sensitive information before sharing) That would make it easier to help. (share too, andree@getdone.se)

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Jason Clark

Thanks Andree

I have sheared a copy of the sheet with you. Screen shot below.

I want to sum the quantity on order if the date is with in 30, 60, and 90 days.

This will give me 3 month figures. So I can work out if we are going to run out of stock.

Thanks heaps, I look forward to your feedback.