Array formula for unique entries

M

Martina

Dear Experts,
I know how to filter a list of data for unique entries using the advanced
filter however I want to have it happen without user intervention.

Can I use an array formula to pick out unique entries from a predetermined
list and display them in adjacent columns?

regards
Martina
 
M

Mike H

You could put this in a helper column next to your list and drag down.

=IF(COUNTIF($A$1:$A$100,A1)=1,A1,"")

Unique items will be listed in the helper column

Mike
 
B

Bob Phillips

Use Data>Filter>Advanced Filter, it has a uniques option.

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HTH

Bob

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I

ilia

The John Walkenbach method:

=INDEX($A$1:$A$100,SMALL(IF(MATCH($A$1:$A$100,$A$1:$A
$100,0)=ROW(INDIRECT("1:"&ROWS($A$1:$A$100))),MATCH($A$1:$A$100,$A$1:$A
$100,0),""),ROW(INDIRECT("1:"&ROWS($A$1:$A$100)))))

In this case you're working with the range $A$1:$A$100, whereas
generally you would have an expanding named range and a bit of error
checking.
 
M

Martina

Martina said:
Dear Experts,
I know how to filter a list of data for unique entries using the advanced
filter however I want to have it happen without user intervention.

Can I use an array formula to pick out unique entries from a predetermined
list and display them in adjacent columns?

regards
Martina

Thanks everyone for your help. My sheet is working now.
regards
Martina
 

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