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On the summary page in column S I want it to match the ADM name in column P and then match it in the Data tab in Column U. Then on the Data tab I want it to search for Question No 1 (Column N) and then ad the values from Column R I was using countif but its too many arguments to search for all these values with one formula
Solved by I. A. in 21 mins
I need to make a vba script loop through a set list or array or variables (the search criteria) i have a code that works for one number individually but cant figure out how to make it loop. the numbers i need to search for a listed in a set number of cells in the form im searching so i need them listed in the code as variables and not "text"
Solved by B. W. in 22 mins
I need a formula that will read the values in column A on Tab1, then search for those values in column A on Tab2, and if it finds that value in Column A Tab 2, I want the value that appears next to it in the row (Column B Tab 2).
Solved by E. E. in 17 mins
Hello I am looking for a solution to a function I need to create. What I am looking to do is enter a number in a cell (C1) between 1 to 5. Then i need it to search entries between cells a1 to a5 , then for it to look at what is in the opposite cell between ranges b1 to b5, and then to enter this figure into cell d1, if possible ? Thanks Aaln
Solved by E. S. in 18 mins
Attempting a complex formula: Table1 lists out skills in text and then in another column sums up multiple different modifier numbers for that skill, which are all listed out in subsequent separate columns for easy changing. It looks like: [climb | =sum() | # | # | # ]. Table2 has a list of skills and the # amount they modify; [climb | # ]. My goal: make a formula which will search the T2 skills list for matching skill text from T1, add up the multiple modifying numbers from T2 related to that text, and then enter that sum as a modifier # in T1, so it changes the =sum(). I want to be able to add to T2 later and still have T1 stay updated. Thnx
Solved by F. W. in 15 mins
Attempting a complex formula: search a list of text from Table 2, if any of the T2 text = text from Table 1, find the numbers on the same rows as the T2 text, add them together if there is multiple entries, and enter into T1 as a single number. Make it such that if i added more text and numbers to T2, it would automatically update the number in T1. Thank you
Solved by D. F. in 14 mins
I need a formula or macro that will display only matches of a search.
Solved by B. U. in 22 mins
I have equations about a search problem. I would like to translate and applying those equations to Excel Solver.
Solved by E. J. in 16 mins
Hi, I've just created a spreadsheet to keep track of scavenger hunt results. I have 7 columns and 210 rows. What I'm wanting to do is create a drop down arrow on the column header where they can type their name and it will result in bringing up all instances of that name (and all columns/rows that apply. This will allow them to search, and see how many items they have done already and what is still outstanding. They can also check on teammates by entering their name. It's like the name column in the Excel spreadsheet at work used for schedules. I just type my name and all my days and times are there and everyone else's information is gone.
Solved by I. D. in 15 mins
I need a solution on vlookup. I am using vlookup for simple phrases lookup A1 in B1 . However when i want to search for a specific word in a sentence within a sell then use vlookup for that word in another cell. I have no idea how to do that.
Solved by S. H. in 12 mins