Columns with missing data that needs filled in

[Jannie worksheet function]

I have a worksheet with thousands of rows of data. One column has data as
shown below. Notice the blank lines. What I need is a formula that would make
the data look like the column I show next to it. I know iI have seen this
written before but I can't remember the formula to do it. Please Help. Thx.
Jannie
10 10
10
10
10
12 12
52 52
60 60
60
60
40 40
40
20 20

 

[Duke Carey]

Assume your data is in col A, starting in row 2
Insert a blank column to the left, so that the data is now in column B
In A2 enter the formula

=if(b2<>B1,B2,b1)

Copy it down to the last desired row
Select all these new formulas and copy them
Use Edit->Paste Speical->Values to replace formulas with the results.
Delete the original column of data.

 

[Bob Umlas]

Select that column, use Edit/Goto Special, click Blanks and OK. Then,
whatever your selection is, type =, then press ctrl/enter & you're done.
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Excel MVP

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[Gord Dibben]

Select column A then F5>Special>Blanks>OK

Enter an = sign in active blank cell then point or arrow to cell above.

Hit CTRL + ENTER.

Copy column A and in place Paste Special>Values>OK>Esc.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:52:00 -0700, Jannie worksheet function <Jannie worksheet

 

[Jannie worksheet function]

Duke,
Not working quite right. Column 1, see the missing numbers this col. should
look like the one next to it. The formula should be for col. A not B. Also,
it is not putting in the correct # it is putting in zeros.
Jannie

 

[Jannie worksheet function]

Got to work thanks so much.
Jannie

Select column A then F5>Special>Blanks>OK

Enter an = sign in active blank cell then point or arrow to cell above.

Hit CTRL + ENTER.

Copy column A and in place Paste Special>Values>OK>Esc.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:52:00 -0700, Jannie worksheet function <Jannie worksheet