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How to avoid #REF! error when rows are deleted
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I have googled and found some answers to this question that include using the offset and indirect functions, but I can't seem to quite get them to work for what I'm doing.  So, I thought I'd post my question here.

I often include a column in my spreadsheet or table that calculates a number so that I can then use conditional formatting to color band my rows of data.  (I spend a lot of time looking at duplicate SSNs or people names, etc.  So this just helps me visually see what goes together).  I've attached a sample file of what I am doing.  On the deleted rows tab I deleted row 20 - one of the Giraffes.  Now I have the #REF! error for all the rows following.  I have just been recopying the original formula to the end of the table, but there must be a better way.  Anyone have suggestions?  Your help is greatly appreciated.

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Hi Pam

In cell B2 enter

=IF(ROW()=2,1,IF(A2=OFFSET(A2,-1,),OFFSET(A2,-1,1),OFFSET(A2,-1,1)+1))

Hope this helps.

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Hi Sunny,

That worked!  Thank you for responding.  This also helped me understand the offset function a little better.

Hope you have a great day!

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