#SPILL! errors

Find what blocks a list formula, including cells that only look empty, clear it, and lay out lists so they have room to grow.

Advanced · 10 min · 10 steps

In this lesson

  • The formula worked but its list can't fit.
  • Invisible blockers: a single space, a formula that shows "", text in a white font.
  • Don't delete the formula or wrap it in IFERROR. Leave room below and to the right of every list.

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Why your formula broke when you copied it

Lock a cell with $ so a formula keeps working when you copy it down.

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Skill
Errors and debugging
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Advanced

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10 steps: 4 explanations, 4 Do this, 2 questions, then Your turn.

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Why your formula broke when you copied it

Lock a cell with $ so a formula keeps working when you copy it down.

Beginner · 7 min · Free, with no sign-up

Do the free lesson on your computer.

Send yourself the link and open it on a laptop or desktop.

On your computer, go tolearnford.com/go/39MP