Variable column reference in formula

[excel help acct]

I am trying to use a variable column reference in a formula. Here is an
example:

=SUM(H12:R12) where R can vary depending on the value in cell A4 on the same
spreadsheet

I have tried using INDIRECT and OFFSET but I must have the syntax wrong as
excel keeps flagging the formula with errors. Can someone please translate
the formula above to one with a variable in place of the "R" reference again
contingient on the value of cell A4.

THANK YOU!

 

[Pete_UK]

Try this:

=SUM(INDIRECT("H12:"&A4&"12"))

Hope this helps.

Pete

 

[carlo]

Indirect should work fine:

=sum(indirect("H12:" & A2 & "12"))

where you enter your letter in A2

cheers
Carlo