References the parent of the specified cell.
Sample Usage
PARENT([Task Name]6)
Syntax
PARENT(
- [reference]
- reference—[optional]Refer to a specific cell to identify its parent. If no cell is specified, returns the parent of the current cell.
Examples
This example references the following sheet information:
| Row # | Row Hierarchy | Project | % Complete | Item Value | Cost per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | - Men's Formal Button Down | 71% | MF01 | $38.75 |
| 2 | 2 | -- MF01 - Design Phase | 100% | DP | $25.00 |
| 3 | 3 | Pre-Visualization | 100% | DP01 | $15.00 |
| 4 | 2 | -- MF01 - Assembly | 42% | A0 | $13.75 |
| 5 | 3 | Cutout Shirts | 100% | A0 | $10.00 |
| 6 | 3 | Sew Shirt | 25% | A002 | $2.50 |
| 7 | 3 | --- Phase 2 - Hold For Now | 0% | A003 | $1.25 |
| 8 | 4 | Add Buttons | 0% | A003 - 1 | $1.25 |
Based on the table above, here are some examples of using PARENT in a sheet:
| Formula | Description | Result(s) |
|---|---|---|
| =PARENT([Item Value]5) | Return the parent row name of row 5 in the Item Value column | A0 |
| =PARENT([Item Value]2) + " " + "Design Phase" | Return the parent row name of row 2 in the Item Value column. Then add the value - Design Phase | MF01 - Design Phase |
| ="Phase 2 - " + IF(PARENT([% Complete]7) < 1, "Hold For Now", “Active”) | Add the value Phase 2 - before the IF formula. Return the percentage value for the parent row of row 7 in the column % Complete. If the value is less than (<) 1, produce the value Hold For Now,. If not, produce the value Active | Phase 2 - Hold For Now |
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