Pull info from First Column with Data

reneev

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I have a spreadsheet with Positions down the side and Steps across the top and the rates in the columns. I need a formula that will pull the rate for the first available step into one column. So for receptionist, it would pull the Step 1 rate, for Technician it would pull the Step 3 rate and for Office Manager it would pull the Step 6 rate.

I need to be able to vlookup the first step rate for the position into another sheet. In the past, I have adjusted the vlookup formulas for each position, which is prone to errors.

If it can be done, you guys will know how to do it.

Thanks!

PositionFirst Step Rate123456789
Receptionist21.5021.5023.5024.5025.0027.0029.0030.0035.0040.00
Technician24.5024.5025.0027.0029.0030.0035.0040.00
Office Manager29.0029.0030.0035.0040.00

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One way is to use this ARRAY formula: =INDEX(C2:K2,MATCH(FALSE,ISBLANK(C2:K2),0)) [enter with CTLR+Shift+Enter]
 
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Try a regular formula.

If the cells before the value are empty, you only need:
=MIN(C2:K2)
 
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Dante: that assumes all the values are always increasing.
 
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I simply take the example of the OP as a basis, if it is something different, then the OP will comment.
 
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I'm glad to help you. Thanks for the feedback.
 
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