Auto numbering

k0915

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I would like to have auto-numbering after inserting new row, required that the new row has input any text.

here is the example:

Item no. name
1    Mary
2    Tom
3    Jack
4    Peter
5    John

When I insert new row, I would like to have the row no. only when the column "name" has some text inside, otherwise the auto-numbering will skip the blank row.

Item no. name
1    Mary
2    Tom

3    Jack
4    Peter
5    John

Item no. name
1    Mary
2    Tom
3    Susan
4    Jack
5    Peter
6    John

Would there be any code to do this?
Thank you very much!
 

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Copy formula down without changing references
If you have =SUM(F2:F49) in F50; type Alt+' in F51 to copy =SUM(F2:F49) to F51, leaving the formula in edit mode. Change SUM to COUNT.
Assumming your numbers are in Column A, starting in Row 1, instead of putting 2 below the 1, put = A1+1.
Then drag that formula down. (or click back on the cell, then double click the bottom right hand corner of the active cell)
When you add a row. Click on the empty spot and press (control + D), and it should repopulate the numbers to the correct order.
 
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Thanks for your reply.

However, I would like to have the row number appears automatically only if i put some text in the cell under the column "name" of the row, and if possible, I would like to have it automatically instead of repopulate the numbers by any steps.
 
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If you don't mind doing a bit of work, a formula will suffice for the basic calculation:

=IF(LEN(B2),COUNTA($B$2:B2),"")

...you'll just need to copy it into the new row(s) you insert.
 
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Nice one Paddy. K0915 was wanting it to autopopulate when a row was inserted. While your formula would produce a similar result, it would still require the formula to be copied down after the insert...or have I got it wrong?

K0915, if you go to the links that I provided it should explain how to write the macro. If you're not proficient in writing macros, I highly recommend using either Paddy's or My formula and copying it down when you insert a new row.
 
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