The times when you had to put numbers in sequence in Excel manually are long gone. In modern Excel, you can make a simple number series in a flash with the Auto Fill feature. If you have a more specific task in mind, then use the SEQUENCE function, which is specially designed for this purpose. Continue reading
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Hi, Could you help with the below:
We need to have a cell to enter the number, example 10. So, here 10 refers to the number of classes and we should get the same number of rows/columns to be added automatically to input the date & time for each of the class.
If I input 5 in the target cell. Then it should create 5 rows/columns for each date & time. The date & time should be in sequence.
Many thanks in advance
Hi! Your task is not completely clear to me. To recommend a formula to you, show an example of the result you want to get.
Is it possible to get number as below-
20220801
20220901
20221001
20221101
20221201
20230101
Hi! Here is the article that may be helpful to you: How to create a sequence of dates in Excel and auto fill date series. Use the TEXT function to convert the date into text in the desired format.
=TEXT(EOMONTH(DATE(2022,7,1),SEQUENCE(20,1,0,1))+1,"yyyymmdd")
I have a date usage sheet for our inventory where someone inputs the start date, how many days used, then the calculated end date. I have given the user 5 dates to set the start and days used. Is it possible to have the sequence function do all these with one function entry? Is it possible to have multiple starts and stops?
EX:
Start Date Days Used End Date
4/1/2023 21 4/22/2023
5/1/2023 4 5/5/2023
5/10/2023 8 5/18/2023
6/1/2023 10 6/11/2023
6/15/2023 3 6/18/2023
Sequence would go 4/1/2023 then fill the dates in until 4/22/2023, 5/1/2023......5/5/2023,5/10/2023.....5/18/2023 and so on.
Hi! There is no logical sequence in your dates. Add the number of days to the start date as described in this article: How to add and subtract dates in Excel.
I think this might work, if I understand what you're after:
=SEQUENCE(1, + 1,,1)
You could also calculate the by calculating the number of days between and to make it more dynamic.
Oops...used the wrong formatting in the formula.
=SEQUENCE(1,[Days Used] + 1, [Start Date],1)
Hopefully this shows up correctly
HI,
I have a set of data in one column, say Company Name in A1, PO No-A2,MRN Numbers in A3,A4,A5 etc. How do i bring these datas in different coulmn in sucha a way that All the company name in 1 coulmn, related POs in next column, MRNs in next column. I cannot use transpose since it will arrange all the data horizontally, not in a table manner.
Thank you
Hi! I don't really understand why you can't use transpose. To help you, give an example of the source data and the desired result.
Hi!
Tried figuring out through the well done article, but didn't manage to find my way.
I'm looking for the following to be implemented in a booking sheet I'm working on where certain conditions apply;
Once data has been entered in a specific cell, it generates a random number in another cell which will function as a reference to that booking.
The number generated must partly consist of specific values from two given cells, as in the following logic: "data cell 1" - "random number generated" - "data cell 2" .
The number generated is preferably in sequence which can not be duplicated, ie must respect what is generated in other cells (same column).
So in other words;
Once data has been entered in certain cells (column A) then the corresponding cell (column B) generates a random number with the above conditions.
Hope I was able to convey this understandably enough, and thanks in advance for any help!
Hi!
We have a special tutorial that can help to solve your problem. Please see How to generate random numbers in Excel without duplicates.
Perhaps this guide will be useful, too: How to get random sample in Excel without duplicates.
How do I sequence this?
Is there a formula?
Ex. Wk13 up to WK50
I want to sequence it and stop doing it manually
Create a sequence of numbers using the SEQUENCE function and combine it with a text string.
Try this formula:
="WK"&SEQUENCE(38,1,13,1)
Hi!
I have a set of project codes (example format is 90-00480-90GT001-ProjectName 1) in column D. The 90-00480 prefix is entered manually in column A, as is the project name suffix in column C.
In column B, the 90GT001 part is a sequential number, and I need to ensure that only the next available number in the sequence is used, when a new code needs to be generated. I've tried using the SEQUENCE function in column B and formatted the column to include leading zeros, then concatenated the prefix and suffix using the formula =A2&"-"&"90GT"&B2&"-"&C2, however this results in 90-00480-IT-90GT1-ProjectName 1 (the leading zeros do not pull through so the code format is incorrect).
How can I fix this?
Thanks
Hi!
To convert a number to a text string in the desired format with leading zeros, use the TEXT function:
=A2&"-"&"90GT"&TEXT(B2,"000")&"-"&C2
For more information, please read: How to add leading zeros in Excel
Absolutely fantastic! Thanks Alex!
1st row: 2000 0 0 2000 0 0 and so on over a month period. How to do it with a click?
Next step:
If i have multiple rows.. each has a different sequence of numbers.. how to fill a sheet over a month period (30 columns)?
Hi, how do I create a sequence based on values from another cell.
Example: Column "A" has values such as General Admin, Finance, Marketing, etc and I would like column B to generate a sequence such as below please.
Department Code
Finance FIN-01
General Admin GA-01
Marketing MKT-01
General Admin GA-02
General Admin GA-03
Marketing MKT-02
Marketing MKT-03
Marketing MKT-04
Finance FIN-02
Hi!
Use the COUNTIF function to set ordinal numbers for equal values. Use the TEXT function to write down these numbers with two digits.
=A1&"-"&TEXT(COUNTIF($A$1:A1,A1),"00")
This should solve your task.
Thank you so much!! it worked.
Hi, how to generate a sequence of say:
1,1,1 (3 times)
2,2,2 (3 times)
3,3,3 (3 times) e.t.c all in one column?
Meaning
1
1
1 (3 times)
2
2
2 (3 times)
3
3
3 (3 times) e.t.c
all in one column?
Hi!
To repeat the same number several times in a sequence, try this formula
=CEILING(SEQUENCE(50,1,1,1)/3,1)
Thank you so much Sir for your response.
It works absolutely, your answer really helped, thanks 👍
It's possible create a sequences like this 10,-10,20,-20,30,-30 ..... 100,-100 and start again 10,-10,20,-20 ???
Hi,
I would like to generate a reference number in sequential order every time a new data is added in the next row. Example:
In the A1: reference is “RED1”.
If a new data is added in A2 it will automatically generate “RED2” as a reference number. And so on. Which will look like something like this:
A1: RED1
A2: RED2
A3: RED3
This will be in relation to other data in the table.
Thanks
Hi!
Based on your description, it is hard to completely understand your task.
You can create a sequence of values with a formula like this.
="RED"&SEQUENCE(10,1,1)
But if you add some value to A2, then you can only replace it with RED2 using VBA.
by the way, I determined this by:
1. Copying the series of terms into Wolfram Alpha to identify an equation to produce the series --> a(n) = 5/2(-1)^n(-2n+(-1)^n-1)
2. Replicating the formula in Excel, using SEQUENCE(20) instead of x --> =2.5*((-1)^SEQUENCE(20))*((-2)*SEQUENCE(20)+(-1)^SEQUENCE(20)-1)
3. Modifying the formula to create a repeating series using MOD(ULO) function --> SEQUENCE(20) --> (MOD(SEQUENCE(A1)-1,20)+1)
Wow it works!!! thank you so much
Given A1 contains the number of terms you want:
=2.5*((-1)^(MOD(SEQUENCE(A1)-1,20)+1))*((-2)*(MOD(SEQUENCE(A1)-1,20)+1)+(-1)^(MOD(SEQUENCE(A1)-1,20)+1)-1)
Hi!
I don't think you can do it with a formula. Just write down those 20 numbers and copy down the column.
Hi, how to make sequence lets say of : 0 21 times, 20 15 times, 40 10 times, 60 6 times, 80 3 times, and 100 1 time; all of it in one row?
thanks in advance !!!
Hi! If there is a pattern in your sequence, describe it.
Hi, how to generate a sequence of say:
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
1000
1000
1000
e.t.c all in one column?
Hi! See the answer in this comment.
Hi
The below is a part of report, I need to add a numbers 1-7 in the end of the text for every new product description. Can you help please?
15 Pouch Box (595 * 241 * 125 mm)-1
15 Pouch Box (595 * 241 * 125 mm)-2
15 Pouch Box (595 * 241 * 125 mm)-3
15 Pouch Box (595 * 241 * 125 mm)-4
15 Pouch Box (595 * 241 * 125 mm)-5
15 Pouch Box (595 * 241 * 125 mm)-6
15 Pouch Box (595 * 241 * 125 mm)-7
4 Slice Clear Plastic Tray (156 Cut)-1
4 Slice Clear Plastic Tray (156 Cut)-2
4 Slice Clear Plastic Tray (156 Cut)-3
4 Slice Clear Plastic Tray (156 Cut)-4
4 Slice Clear Plastic Tray (156 Cut)-5
4 Slice Clear Plastic Tray (156 Cut)-6
4 Slice Clear Plastic Tray (156 Cut)-7
7 Month Caramel - RSPO SG (M/ SO2)-1
7 Month Caramel - RSPO SG (M/ SO2)-2
7 Month Caramel - RSPO SG (M/ SO2)-3
7 Month Caramel - RSPO SG (M/ SO2)-4
7 Month Caramel - RSPO SG (M/ SO2)-5
7 Month Caramel - RSPO SG (M/ SO2)-6
7 Month Caramel - RSPO SG (M/ SO2)-7
Hi!
To determine the sequential number of a product, use COUNTIF function.
Use this formula:
=A1&"-"&COUNTIF($A$1:A1,A1)
Thank you for quick response, you saved my life:)
Hi!
I want to generate a random sequence based on previous data.
E.g., Column A - E has values from 1 to 45
So if I have 100 rows of such a sequence, is there a formula that can predict/generate the next sequence?
Hi!
To generate random numbers, use the RANDBETWEEN function.
How to predict the series for
100
200
300
500
600
700
900
Hi!
Please read the above article carefully.
Hello,
I need a formula that would return the sequence for this below:
Part Number: Sequence: (Formula for this)
47009 1
47009 2
47009 3
47014 1
47014 2
Hi!
What is the pattern in your data?
Hello,
There is no pattern as each part number repeats itself differently. I need the sequence to add different descriptions to each one.
Hi!
A sequence can be created if there is a pattern.
How can I generate a 5-digit PID with a check digit on it let's say a batch of 100 PIDs?
Hi!
We have a tool that can solve your task in a couple of clicks – Random Generator. It offers a variety of ways to get random values, which you can look out at this link.
It is available as a part of our Ultimate Suite for Excel that you can install in a trial mode and check how it works for free.
To use the formula, read the article above carefully.
Hi
How do I present such data in a sequence.
1- 51
51-101
101-151
Hi
Use the concatenation operator (&) to concatenate numbers into a text string.
=SEQUENCE(10,1,1,50)&"-"&SEQUENCE(10,1,51,50)
if i have the minimum and maximum of different batches of serials in two columns, which function can i call to know if a number is between the two columns. For example, min: 1 and Max: 100 in two columns, how do i find out if 15 is contained in that range for different range and different number instead of having to open up the 1 to 100
Hi!
Based on your description, it is hard to completely understand your task. However, I’ll try to guess and offer you: IF AND in Excel: nested formula, multiple statements.
Hi, how do I create a sequence by 1 in a cell that depends on the max number of other cells (H) and if it is selected "NEW" (C) and also depends on the year (F)
I have this formula: =MAX(IF($C$3:C17=C18,IF($F$3:F17=F18,$H$3:H17)))+1
However, a year can have two max numbers which I need to take the sequence from; for instance, 110943000 and 110943700. I would still need the sequences on 110943001, 110943701, 110943002, 110943702, and so on. The formula is only giving me the sequences from 110943700 which is the maximum.
C18 = NEW
D18 = 110943000 (ID)
F18 = IFERROR(VLOOKUP(D18,$D$3:$F$17,3,FALSE),"-") = 9 {this is how the year is calculated), there's no issue with this one}
H18 = MAX(IF($C$3:C17=C18,IF($F$3:F17=F18,$H$3:H17)))+1 = 110943701 {instead of 110943001}
it only works in this case:
C18 = NEW
D18 = 110943700 (ID)
F18 = 9
H18 = MAX(IF($C$3:C17=C18,IF($F$3:F17=F18,$H$3:H17)))+1 = 110943701
Thank you!
Hi!
If I understand your task correctly, use Excel LARGE function to get n-th highest value. Extract the two maximum numbers and add 1 to each of them.
Hello,
I need advice on arranging around 100,000 phone numbers in sequences. For example, i have below list of numbers:
1001023
1001024
1001093
1001094
1001095
4677662
4677663
4677664
4677665
4677666
4677667
4677668
4677669
In ascending order, first 2 numbers are in a sequence of 2, next 3 numbers are in a sequence of 3, remaining numbers are in a sequence of 8. So i want to get a value of 2 against first 2 numbers, value of 3 against next 3 numbers and value of 8 against all the remaining numbers. Kindly advise.
I have a situation in Excel where there is one workbook and it has 6 worksheets in all.First one is a MasterSheet and other
5 sheets are named as S1,S2,S3,S4 and S5.Now I want to link these 5 five sheets with the Master at various cells in a column
sequentially.
Like in S1 E1 shud link with F2 cell in Master,in S2 E1 with F3,in S3 E1 with F4,in S4 E1 with F5 and in S5 E1 in F6 cell in Master.
How can it be done ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hello!
If I understand your task correctly, the following tutorial should help: How to create external reference in Excel to refer to another sheet or workbook.
I would to have my out would like this. Kindly help us
Product Brand Sequence
A1 Apple 01
A1 Apple 01
A1 Mango 02
A1 Mango 02
A2 Mango 01
A2 Mango 01
A2 Mango 01
A2 Mango 01
A3 Banana 01
A4 Orange 01
A1 Mango 02
A2 Mango 01
A3 Banana 01
A4 Orange 01
Hi!
I am not sure I fully understand what you mean.
Hi,
I need to get the following formula to work and I can get it to come up except it's removing the 00 and treating the second last number as a negative and then minus the last number as well I realise this is due to the hyphen/subtraction symbol just wondering if there is a way to bypass this?
ABC-001-10412-7
ABC-002-10412-7
ABC-003-10412-7
ABC-004-10412-7
The formula I have used is - ="ABC-"&(SEQUENCE(004,,001)&-10412-7) - excel is removing the 00 after I enter of course and the result is
ABC-1-10419
ABC-2-10419
ABC-3-10419
ABC-4-10419
Assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Hello!
When concatenating text values, use quotes. To display leading zeros in a number, apply these guidelines: Leading zeros in Excel: how to add, remove and hide.
If I got you right, the formula below will help you with your task:
="ABC-"&TEXT(SEQUENCE(4,,1),"000")&"-10412-7"
I hope my advice will help you solve your task.
Thank you so much yes it did!!
Hello, I need help with a formula for this... I'm out of ideas..
A B
2 = -2000
(2,5= -1750)
3 = -1500
4 = -1000
5 = -500
6 = 0
7 = 500
8 = 1000
9 = 1500
10 = 2000
Thank you very much for any help.
Hello!
If I understand your task correctly, try the following formula:
=-2000+(A1-2)*500
HI I need to have the data like the following -
Part1
Part1
Part1
Part1
Part2
Part2
Part2
Part2
and so on till 2010 rows and "Part1" should apply to 40 rows and it should increase the counts like Part2 part3 .... till it reaches "Part50" to fill up 2010 rows .
I believe my query is somewhat similar to your latest reply to a user's query -
=CEILING(SEQUENCE(300,1,1,1)/3,1)+44858 only it had dates repeated like -
Oct 25
Oct 25
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 26
Oct 26
Please let me know the quickest and most effective approach to accomplish this. Your assistance would be highly appreciated.
Hi!
Combine string and formula to get a sequence of text.
="Part"&CEILING(SEQUENCE(2010,1,1,1)/40,1)
Hi
I would like to create a series for dates from say Oct 25 - Dec 10 with 3 repetitions of each day
So I would like my series to look like this:
Oct 25
Oct 25
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 26
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 27
Oct 27
And so on till December
Could you please tell me a quick and efficient way to do this? I would greatly appreciate your help.
Hello!
Since dates in Excel are numbers, create a sequence of numbers as described in the article above.
=CEILING(SEQUENCE(300,1,1,1)/3,1)+44858
Set the date format in the cell.
Hi,
I have a data which I need to sequence/group. I actually don't know if its possible (still crossing fingers that it is possible).
For example, document number 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31.
I need to summarize it to 1-3, 9-10, 25-26, 28, 30-31.
Is there a way to do it?
Hi!
There is no logical pattern in your grouping.
Hello,
I need to create the following sequence
149597883002568 (360360)
149597882642208 (360360)
149597882281848 (360360)
149597881921488 (360360)
149597881561128 (360360)
149597881200768 (360360)
149597880840408 (360360)
149597880480048 (360360)
149597880122691 (357357)
149597879762331 (360360)
and so on
1 to 8 is 360360, 8 to 9 is 357357 and 9 to 10 back again to 360360
Any advice?
Hello!
To determine every eighth value, use the MOD function with a divisor of 8.
=IF(MOD(SEQUENCE(100,1,1,1),8)=0,357357,360360)
This should solve your task.
First thanks for answering but I'm sorry, I think I'm not really detail when I explaining
I need to create sequence that the result is looks like this
1. 149597883002568
2. 149597882642208
3. 149597882281848
4. 149597881921488
5. 149597881561128
6. 149597881200768
7. 149597880840408
8. 149597880480048
9. 149597880122691
10. 149597879762331
The first to eight values always increases by 360360, but from eight to nine value, it increases by 357357, nine to ten value is back again to 360360
And I need to create that sequence more than 100
Hi!
Sequentially add these numbers to the original number. If the sequence is written in B1, then the formula in C1 can be:
=$A$1+SUM($B$1:B1)
Copy the formula down the column.
How to make a sequence more than 100 - read the instructions for the SEQUENCE function.
Also note that in your example you're subtracting numbers. In addition, Excel displays such large numbers (more than 15 digits) in exponential format. To see it in full, convert the number to text using the TEXT function.
Hello,
I'm trying to figure out how to sequence
a3i5a1p
a3i5a2p...
a3i5a9p
a3i5aap
a3i5abp...
then group them in a range of 25. a3i5 and the p never change, and the other two switch between a-z and 0-9. I am working with excel 2013.
If i have raws as following
1
2
3
5
6
7
10
12
I need to write " 1To 3,5 To7, 10,12"
Hello!
To combine numbers and text, use this guide: CONCATENATE in Excel: combine text strings, cells and columns.
Hello!
Place 42 characters 0-9 a-z in a separate column. For example, in Z1:Z42.
To dynamically refer to these symbols, use the INDIRECT function.
="a3i5"&INDIRECT("Z"&(CEILING(ROW()/42,1)+10)) & INDIRECT("Z"&(TRUNC(MOD((ROW(A1)-1)/1,42)+1)))&"p"
For more information, please visit: Creating indirect references from cell values and text.
I hope it’ll be helpful. If something is still unclear, please feel free to ask.
Thanks this is exactly what I was looking for!
1
Package ID : 15543
Full Time Senior (5+) Java Web
Client: Rui Serra (Tendaji)
Nrupeshkumar Modi [Java Web]
8-Jun-21
2
Package ID : 15570
Full Time Senior (5+) Java Web
Client: Mui Mui Seng (Pan United)
Harshil Modi [Java Web]
14-Jun-21
3
Package ID : 13459
Full Time Senior (5+) Java Web
Client: Rui Serra (Tendaji)
Mayuresh Ratnaparkhi [Java Web]
Hi , I need to get it into tabular format in excel. In which i need separate column for each filed and subsequent data need to be filled automatically. I tried to put series formula or sequence but its not coming. I am using excel 2016 .
Hi!
Unfortunately, it is impossible to understand what sequence you are talking about. If you need to split values by columns, use this guide: How to split cells in Excel.
Hi, Great tips!
Trying to get his working in a table but cannot. I also cannot insert a row in the middle of the sequence.
Do you have a work around for either of these issues, please?
Thank you,
Richard.
Hi!
The information you provided is not enough to understand your case and give you any advice, sorry.
Thank you for answering my question
If we want the sequence of numbers to depend on other data, for example, in a table, every time the name of a person who works in a department of the organization is added, one unit should be added to the number.and if In the financial section I add a new person the number should start from one
Hello Genius
I want to create a decreasing series whereby the first and the last letters remain constant while the middle number is decreasing. For example
MH 42 - A1
MH 41 - A1
MH 40 - A1
MH 39- A1
This should decrease to zero in that sequence.
Thanks in advance
Hi!
To create a descending sequence, use the step=-1 argument in the SEQUENCE function.
To concatenate formula with text, use the & operator as described in this guide: CONCATENATE in Excel: combine text strings, cells and columns.
You can use this formula:
="MH "&SEQUENCE(42,,42,-1)&" - A1"
Thank you Sir.
But it's displaying a "#Name Error"
Hi!
If you have an older version of Excel, try this array formula -
="MH "&SORT(CEILING(ROW(A1:A42),1),,-1)&" - A1"
The SORT function will provide descending order of values.
Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter so that array function works.
I am using 2021 version.
Both formulas work for me.
Hello,
this is what I need help with please.
For example, If there is 4 in column X then the subsequent columns need to be filled in with 0,0,0,1,0,0. , and similarly for numbers 1 to 6. Is there a way I can fill in all columns in front of column X that have the 4's in the data set in the same way at once rather than one at a time?
Hello!
You can use the CHOOSE function to select one of the 6 options.
=IFERROR(CHOOSE(A1,{1,0,0,0,0,0}, {0,1,0,0,0,0},{0,0,1,0,0,0}, {0,0,0,1,0,0},{0,0,0,0,1,0}, {0,0,0,0,0,1}),"")
I hope my advice will help you solve your task.
Please tell me how will I get number periodicity for example I have 1 to 90 numbers in column "A" I need output in "B" as (0to10), (11 to 20), (21 to 30) so on...
Hi!
I’m sorry but your description doesn’t give me a complete understanding of your task. "(0to10)" - this is text. Please describe your problem in more detail.
Hi,
I am looking to insert validation in Excel to enter number in the format that should range from 0000-000-00 to 9999-999-99, and no other format is acceptable.
Hello!
We have a special tutorial on this. Please see: Excel Data Validation using regular expressions.
I hope my advice will help you solve your task.
Hello,
I want to fill in an amount in a cell, i.e: "5" in cell A3
With following command: ="Level " & sequence(A3) i want the following displayed
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
But I only get displayed: Level 1
What am I doing wrong ?
Hi!
Carefully read the recommendations and examples in the article above.
Please use the formula below:
="Level "&SEQUENCE(A3,1,1,1)
Hello Alexander,
I copied your formula, but still not working.
TOm
Hi!
I'm sorry, but the formula works. Cell A3 should contain the number 5
Unfortunatly not, even when I change A3 to a number, i.e 10 it I get the message '"parseer fout" (= parse error)
I don't get it,
Tom
Alexander,
Even when I change A3 direct to a number, i.e 10 , I get the message 'parseer fout ( =parse error)
I don't get it.
Tom
Hi!
If you wrote that you use Google Sheets, you would save a lot of your time and mine.
=ARRAYFORMULA("Level "&SEQUENCE(A3,1,1,1))
Hello team!
I need a solution to increment alphanumeric numbers by 1 that have a string as the prefix, and the suffix as a sequential number. I need the increments to restart from 0 if the suffix string is different.
For example, in column A, I have sets of different strings, e.g. “ATD” in A2:A7, “FMR” in A8:A11, “OWG” in A12:A15, “ATD” again from A16:A19, etc.
In column B, I would like a sequence of numbers which includes the string from column A as the prefix and the suffix “-R00”, incremented by one for each instance of that particular string.
The caveat is that if the string already exists, e.g. “ATD”, I would need the numbering to continue from the last previous instance in column B.
So in column B, from cell B2, I would have the following:
2 ATD-R00
3 ATD-R01
4 ATD-R02
5 ATD-R03
6 ATD-R04
7 ATD-R05
8 FMR-R00
9 FMR-R01
10 FMR-R02
11 FMR-R03
12 OWG-R00
13 OWG-R01
14 OWG-R02
15 OWG-R03
16 ATD-R06
17 ATD-R07
18 ATD-R08
19 ATD-R09
I have written the current formula =IF($A2=$A1,CONCATENATE($A2,"-R"&TEXT(ROWS($1:1)-1,"00")),CONCATENATE(A2,"-R00")) in column B, and although this restarts the numbering to R00 for a different string, the next number suffix is not 001 as I require. Could you advise what the best formula is for this?
Thank you!
Hello!
Use COUNTIF function to count the number of prefixes up to the current row.
To display a number with two digits, use the TEXT function.
=A1&"-R"&TEXT(COUNTIF($A$1:A1,A1)-1,"00")
You can copy this formula down along the column.
Genius, thank you!! I wanted to number through starting at 1, for each category in a different column and this works a treat with amendment to my purpose :)
=TEXT(COUNTIF($A$1:A1,A1),"00")
Absolutely perfect, thank you for your speedy response, Alexander!
Hi,
Thanks a lot for this.
I would like to go in the sequence 001,002,003 etc down a column
using the sequence function I am getting 001,011,021,031 etc.
Would appreciate it if you could let me know how to correct this.
Thanks.
Hello!
To create a sequence, use the formulas recommended above.
=TEXT(SEQUENCE(100,,1,1),"000")
To show leading zeros, use these guidelines: How to add leading zeros in Excel.
Hi!
I would like to make a pattern going down a column:
1
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
1
The first and last value must always be 1, and in-between needs to be a pattern of 4,2,4,2,4... The pattern needs to be autofilled in when I add a value in the column next to it on the same row (it needs to be applied to blank cells so if I add or delete values the pattern remains with 1 at the start and end). I can't figure out what to use so that the first and value stay at 1. Much appreciated if possible to help!
Hi!
I do not think that the sequence of your numbers can be described mathematically.
Hello,
I have a very large table consisting of 5-digit ID codes (approximately 8,000 rows). For each ID code, I need to concatenate or append a separate table consisting of 4-digit product codes (3,000 rows). The final list would be in the neighbourhood of 24m rows (8k x 3k). Is this something I can do in Excel or perhaps Power Query and how?
tbl_IDCode tbl_ProdCode
20456 1111
20457 2333
20468 2654
20471
End Result
204561111
204562333
204562654
204571111
204572333
204572654
204681111
204682333
204682654
204711111
204712333
204712654
Thank you,
Dan
Hello!
With this formula, you can form an array of values.
=TRANSPOSE(INDEX(A1:A4;SEQUENCE(1;4;1;1))&B1:B3)
Then replace formulas with values using Paste Special.
Then use the Create Cards tool from the Ultimate Suite for Excel.
You can install Ultimate Suite in a trial mode and check how it works for free.
I hope it’ll be helpful. If something is still unclear, please feel free to ask.
Hi I have a question where I need to create a column of index numbers
beginning at 20 and incrementing by 1 so that the last number in the column is 44 how do I cap it at 44.
Hi!
Just specify in the formula that you need 25 numbers:
=SEQUENCE(25,1,20,1)
hi
is it possible to sequence
2222/22
2223/22
2224/22 etc
thanks
Hi!
Use the & operator to concatenate a number sequence with text. There are a lot of similar questions in the comments below.
=SEQUENCE(100,,2222,1)&"/22"
001/22-23
002/22-23
HOW TO CONTINUE THIS SEQUENCE ?
Hi!
Please read the comments below your question. There is a solution to your problem.
Hi Alexander, I am hoping you can help with a formula I have been struggling to find. I need to list all values between two original values. For example, I have the following 2 values: ABC2100701 & ABC2101800. I need a formula to list the entire range between these 2. Is that possible at all?
Hello!
I believe the following formula will help you solve your task:
="ABC210"&TEXT(SEQUENCE(1100,1,701,1),"0000")
You can learn more about TEXT function in Excel in this article on our blog.
Hello,
I want to type something in sequence, like below.
A0101
A0104
A0201
A0204
A0301
A0304
etc.
Up to
A7001
A7004
Is there a formula doing that typing quickly?
Hello!
The formula below will do the trick for you:
="A"&TEXT(CEILING(ROW(A1)/2,1),"00") &"0"& (TRUNC(MOD((ROW(L1)-1)/1,2)+1))^2
Copy this formula down along the column.
Hi - I have a slightly random one. For livestock animals such as cattle, they have passport numbers that go up in a specific sequence, for example:
UK121629 101653
UK121629 201654
UK121629 301655
UK121629 401656
UK121629 501657
UK121629 601658
UK121629 701659
UK121629 101660
UK121629 201661
UK121629 301662
UK121629 401663
UK121629 501664
UK121629 601665
UK121629 701666
There's UK for the country, then the herd number of the farmer (which usually stays the same) and then the last 6 digits are the individual animal's tag number. This goes up by one each time for the last 4 digits, but the first two numbers go up by 10 each time, until they reach 70, then it goes back to 10,20,30 and so on.
Is there any way I can make this into a sequence?
Thank you!
Hello!
If I got you right, the formula below will help you with your task:
="UK121629 "&TRUNC(MOD((ROW(A1)-1)/1,7)+1)&"0"&ROW(A1653)
Copy this formula down along the column.
That's great thank you - So next question... If I have a list of unordered passport numbers, is there a way I can order them according to this sequence?
Hi!
Sorry, I do not fully understand the task. Perhaps this article will be useful: Excel SORT function - auto sort data using formula.
Hi, what is the formula for this kind of sequence?
20220327.01.01
20220327.02.01
20220327.03.01
20220327.04.01
20220327.05.01
I already tried the formula you shared in this article, but I couldn't figure it out. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Hello!
Please read the two comments just below your question. There is a solution to your problem.