Changing currency on a column where the "if" formula has been used.

Frederik Soerensen

Hello.

I am making a sheet where I use an "if" formula:

=IF([Responsible]@row = "Anders Larsen"; [Total Amount]@row; "") + IF([Responsible no.2]@row = "Anders Larsen"; [Total Amount]@row; "")

This Gives me number, however I am unable to change that number into a currency. why is that, and/or how can I fix it?

sidenote:

I am aware that I could use the "sumifs" formula. however, it is very important that there aren't any false values (by false I mean values = 0), and "sumif" automatically writes in 0 when the criteria's aren't met. That is why the "if" ends with "", so it remains blank if it isn't above zero.

thank you in advance.

Andrée Starå

@Frederik Soerensen

Glad we got it working! (Me & Bassam)

Here's the formula for everyone.

=IF(VALUE(IF([Project PTA]@row = "Anders Larsen", [Total Amount]@row, "") + 
IF([Project PTA Secondary]@row = "Anders Larsen", [Total Amount]@row, "")) = 0, "", 
VALUE(IF([Project PTA]@row = "Anders Larsen", [Total Amount]@row, "") + 
IF([Project PTA Secondary]@row = "Anders Larsen", [Total Amount]@row, "")))

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Andrée Starå

Hi @Frederik Soerensen

I hope you're well and safe!

It's because it's interpreted as text after the formula.

Try adding the VALUE function before the Total Amount parts in the formula.

Did that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Bassam Khalil

Hi @Frederik Soerensen 

Hope you are fine, please try the following formula:

=IF([Responsible]@row = "Anders Larsen"; Value([Total Amount]@row); "")+
IF([Responsible no.2]@row = "Anders Larsen"; Value([Total Amount]@row); "")

Frederik Soerensen

Hello and thank you for the suggestion.

However it doesn't appear to change anything, I am still not able to change the currency.

Bassam Khalil

@Frederik Soerensen 

if you like to fix the formula directly on your sheet please share me as an admin on a copy of your sheets ( Source & Destination ) and i will write the exact formula for you then you can copy it to your original sheet.

My Email for sharing : Bassam.k@mobilproject.it

Andrée Starå

@Frederik Soerensen

I'd be happy to take a quick look.

Can you maybe share the sheet(s)/copies of the sheet(s)? (Delete/replace any confidential/sensitive information before sharing) That would make it easier to help. (share too, andree@workbold.com)

Frederik Soerensen

Hello Bassam, I have now invited you to a copy of the sheet. I have hidden the irrelevant columns. It is the column called "Rest ALA" the formula is in.

Bassam Khalil

@Frederik Soerensen

Please stay with me in the sheet conversation

Bassam Khalil

@@Frederik Soerensen

Please check it, i fix it

Andrée Starå

@Frederik Soerensen

Glad we got it working! (Me & Bassam)

Here's the formula for everyone.

=IF(VALUE(IF([Project PTA]@row = "Anders Larsen", [Total Amount]@row, "") + 
IF([Project PTA Secondary]@row = "Anders Larsen", [Total Amount]@row, "")) = 0, "", 
VALUE(IF([Project PTA]@row = "Anders Larsen", [Total Amount]@row, "") + 
IF([Project PTA Secondary]@row = "Anders Larsen", [Total Amount]@row, "")))

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Bassam Khalil

@Andrée Starå

Good work done by you as always.

Andrée Starå

@Bassam Khalil

Thanks, and by you as well!