WD2000: Incorrect Formula Results Using ABOVE, BELOW, LEFT, RIGHT

ID: Q211263

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 2000

SYMPTOMS

When you use a formula field in a table, the result is incorrect if the following are true:

You use ABOVE, BELOW, LEFT, or RIGHT as an argument for the field.

-and-

The defined range contains noncontiguous values (one or more blank cells between two values).

For example, the formula ({SUM(ABOVE)}) in cell D6 of the following table shows a result of 5 instead of 12:

3

4

5

5 ß Should be 12

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods.

Method 1: Type Zero (0) in Any Blank Cells

Type zero (0) in any blank cells included within the calculation range, for example:

3

0

4

0

5

{SUM(ABOVE)}

Method 2: Use Cell References

For a range that contains one or more blank cells, use cell references to define the range instead of ABOVE, BELOW, LEFT, or RIGHT. For example, use the following formula field to obtain a correct result:

3

4

5

{SUM(D1:D5)}

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q212070 WD2000: SUM Formula Does Not Update Correctly

Q211238 WD2000: Calculation Error When Referencing Bookmark in Table

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbdta kbformula kbtable wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug