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Hey so I need to update column S rows S2:S8298, based on a conditional in values found in column M rows M2:M8298. If the value in M is 1, I need to add .25 to the corresponding S value, If m=2 i need to add 2.75, if m=3 i need to add 27.5, if m=4 i need to add 275, m=5 i need to add 2,750, if m=6 i need to add 27,500 and if m=7 i need to add 275,000
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Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:25
Hi
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:25
Welcome to Got It Pro
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:25
Please share the sample info in the preview.
User
03/07/2018 - 04:26
you want me to copy my info from my question?
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:26
No. Please paste sample info in preview.
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:26
So, i can write formula for all the conditions.
User
03/07/2018 - 04:27
im unable to preview the info, is my question not sufficient information to make a formula? I'd be happy to give more info but i cannot preview
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:27
Please refresh browser. You are not able to see it.
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:28
I am writing formula based on the conditions of M column.
User
03/07/2018 - 04:29
thank you. i can see the preview option but I am not able to preview the actual information for other reasons. if you could simply give me a formula for those conditions in the m column that would be very much appreciated!
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:29
Ok. I am working on it.
User
03/07/2018 - 04:30
thanks, let me know if you need clarificatoin
User
03/07/2018 - 04:30
*clarification
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:32
=if(M2=1,0.25,if(M2=2,2.75,if(M2=3,27.5,if(M2=4,275,if(M2=5,2750,if(M2=6,27500,if(M2=7,275000,0)))))))
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:32
Please add the formula after equal to.
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:33
Whether there is a formula in column S already? or they are entered manually
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:33
?
User
03/07/2018 - 04:33
will try right now
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:33
Sure.
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:33
It is nested if function.
User
03/07/2018 - 04:34
i believe I am incorrectly selecting all of column s to be updated
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:34
it is just for S2 cell.
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:34
S2 contain formula? or value?
User
03/07/2018 - 04:35
s2 through s8298 are simply values
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:35
Ok. Then you have to add this to new column.
User
03/07/2018 - 04:35
will try
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:35
You can just add it to S2 cell.
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:35
In the new column. Please add it like this.
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:35
=S2+if(M2=1,0.25,if(M2=2,2.75,if(M2=3,27.5,if(M2=4,275,if(M2=5,2750,if(M2=6,27500,if(M2=7,275000,0)))))))
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:36
That is for second row only.
User
03/07/2018 - 04:36
it worked for that, how can i do it for all?
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:36
Once it is entered, please copy the formula downwards.
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:36
Select the cell
User
03/07/2018 - 04:36
okay, if that is only way to do it thank you very much
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:36
copy it and paste it for others.
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:36
Thank you.
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:36
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Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:37
Have wonderful day ahead. Please end the session and leave valuable feedback.
User
03/07/2018 - 04:37
Excellent service, especially because i couldnt use the preview function!
User
03/07/2018 - 04:37
wish i could compliment you to your supervisor
Excelchat Expert
03/07/2018 - 04:37
Thank you.Please write it after ending the session.
User
03/07/2018 - 04:37
will do! have a great day
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