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Using a dropdown to choose a group of account for totalling

Hi,

This might stretch the power of excel.
The 1-minute video explains my requirement.

http://screencast.com/t/k32zhfRPzN

Note that I cannot hard code the solution. It must be flexible.
Preferably , no VBA.

Thanks!
EE-Map1.xlsx

Martin Liss

Is a macro solution acceptable?

Patrick O'Dea

ASKER

Martin,

My preference would be no macro - but I would happily except one.
Hopefully my video is clear.

Regards,
Padraig

Martin Liss

It is, but I do have some questions.

You say that there could be more then just "Wages" and "Rent" in the dropdown. where will the user parameters for the others be?

You also say that columns A to D are fixed data out of your control. How does it get there and what if anything in it might change?

Patrick O'Dea

ASKER

Martin,

Good questions.
Perhaps , at this point, we will just keep the macro simple.
Let's not worry about making it flexible. I might learn enough from the code in the macro.

THanks,

Martin Liss

OK be back soon.

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Patrick O'Dea

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Martin,

I am unsure what I should do with the sheet you provided.
Is there a macro I should run??
THanks again for your help.

Padraig

Martin Liss

No, just select a value in K2.

Patrick O'Dea

ASKER

Thanks folks,
two excellent solutions.

I will now study the logic provided. (THis could be interesting!)

Thanks again.

Martin Liss

My code contains some comments that I hope explain what's going on. The macro is triggered by a change in cell K2 (see the worksheet_change event). I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. In any case you're welcome and I'm glad I was able to help.

In my profile you'll find links to some articles I've written that may interest you.
Marty - MVP 2009 to 2014

Patrick O'Dea

ASKER

Thanks Marty,

Much appreciated.
I am studying the code now. (All very neat!).
I think I understand it all.

Thanks for being so helpful.