Having an incorrect row or column in your INDEX formula can trigger the #REF error, for instance, in the photo above, we have an incorrect row (7) and an incorrect column (4).

Since the Trim Ref operators are a single "dot" in your formula, they can be difficult to spot when you're reviewing your work or someone else's spreadsheet.

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