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i need a formula to fill a cell with a number value based on entries in two adjacent cells. for example, if A1='F' and B1='3', then I would like C1 to autofill with '18'
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Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:15
Hi there!
User
02/05/2018 - 02:15
hello
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:15
I will be happy to help you with your IF requirement
User
02/05/2018 - 02:15
thank you!
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:16
One question - what should cell C1 be if the criterias are NOT met?
User
02/05/2018 - 02:16
blank is fine
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:17
Ok great
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:18
Check out the formula in cell C1 and let me know if that works for you!
User
02/05/2018 - 02:19
ok, that did work for me
User
02/05/2018 - 02:19
so, i have some new questions now!
User
02/05/2018 - 02:20
is there a way to input multiple 'IF' conditions into the same cell?
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:20
Ok awesome! The thing is... we are only supposed to answer one question per session.
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:20
can answer that one though!
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:20
I
User
02/05/2018 - 02:20
also, I would like the whole column to behave this way
User
02/05/2018 - 02:21
wow yea, that is like the genie's 3 wishes rule
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:21
Absolutely. Give me an example of a multiple IF logic that you would need and I can code it so you can see
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:21
Regarding the whole column to behave this way - you can just drag down the formula (hover mouse over bottom right of cell, until you see the "+" sign, then grab and drag it down)
User
02/05/2018 - 02:22
for instance, if B1=4 instead, then I would like C1=26
User
02/05/2018 - 02:23
ok, thank you, i should have figured about that handle
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:24
oh yes
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:24
let me code that in for you so you can see how to use multiple IF's
User
02/05/2018 - 02:24
okay, thanks!
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:24
You have to use the AND in there as well
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:25
See how I just added the next IF?
User
02/05/2018 - 02:26
don't see that yet...
User
02/05/2018 - 02:26
only see the one IF
User
02/05/2018 - 02:26
i see the AND
User
02/05/2018 - 02:26
=if(and(A1="F",B1=3),18,"")
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:26
Weird!
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:26
=if(and(A1="F",B1=3),18,if(and(A1="F",B1=4),26,""))
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:27
Sometimes the google sheet acts up like this.
User
02/05/2018 - 02:27
ok, no worries. i think i understand the logic
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:27
Beautiful
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:28
Please don't hesitate to ping us back though if you need more help and we can assist with a new session. I hope I added some value!
User
02/05/2018 - 02:28
last clarifying question! if i were to change the position of one of the columns, will the formula still work or should manually input new column entries?
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:28
Oh good one
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:28
Depending on which column you change... you may have to adjust the formula slightly
User
02/05/2018 - 02:28
ok, if it doesn't work then i'll know it didn't automatically change the values
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:28
like if you put the letters in column D instead... A1 would be replaced with D1
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:29
give me an example and I will tell you how it would affect the formula
User
02/05/2018 - 02:30
let's say i cut the C column and inserted it after G, would the formula automatically update its parameters?
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:31
The formula would have to be adjusted, you would just make the cell refrences back to A and B
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:31
there is a way to make them static... but then the auto populating of the column doesn't work
User
02/05/2018 - 02:31
ok, then i would make the change in the row 1 and drag the handle back down to update all
User
02/05/2018 - 02:31
sounds good!
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:32
Yes exactly to the first cell!
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:32
then drag
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:32
Reach back out if you have issues and we will help!
User
02/05/2018 - 02:32
thank you so much, you've been super helpful
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:32
That's great news - thanks!
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:32
have a great day ~
User
02/05/2018 - 02:32
you too!
Excelchat Expert
02/05/2018 - 02:33
:)
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