What do these formulas mean?

Rocky

A metrics sheet was designed for my group with the following formulas embedded in the cells. I understand all except the $10. The reference links to the status column of a tracking sheet along with the program manager's name.

Also, this formula links back to the same sheet.

Any assistance you can provide is appreciated!

Kelly Moore

Hey @Rocky

The $10 is designating a specific row (row 10) in the sheet. It is looking at row 10 of the Value column on this sheet to match against the Status range on your other sheet.

The COUNTIFS says

COUNT your other sheet rows When a row Matches Row10 of Value column from metrics sheet to Status column of the sheet and the Program range (column) of other sheet also matches your Metrics value at row.

Does that help?

Kelly

Rocky

Thanks. I'll need to understand what is meant by the absolute value of 10 in both formulas

Kelly Moore

Hey Rocky

It means use row 10 and only row 10

Andrée Starå

Hi @Rocky

I hope you're well and safe!

It's an Absolute Reference.

Absolute reference (always refers to that specific cell, row, or column)

Type a $ symbol in front of the column name, row number or both.=$[Column A]$1

=[Column B]$1

=$[Column C]1

Make sense?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Kelly Moore

Hey @Rocky

The $10 is designating a specific row (row 10) in the sheet. It is looking at row 10 of the Value column on this sheet to match against the Status range on your other sheet.

The COUNTIFS says

COUNT your other sheet rows When a row Matches Row10 of Value column from metrics sheet to Status column of the sheet and the Program range (column) of other sheet also matches your Metrics value at row.

Does that help?

Kelly

Rocky

Thanks. I'll need to understand what is meant by the absolute value of 10 in both formulas

Kelly Moore

Hey Rocky

It means use row 10 and only row 10