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I have 2 columns one of them with a dropdown list of 20 and the other one with 2 options only. I want that when Comment A and B are chosen in the first column then the secon column populate "X" STRAIGHT AWAY. HOW DO i DO IT?
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Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:26
Hello, I understand that you want to show X to the second column only if Comment A or Comment B is selected in the first column, right?
User
08/08/2018 - 02:26
yes
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:26
Does your second column have a formula or a manually inputted value?
User
08/08/2018 - 02:27
I want to have another scroll down list
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:27
The reason I asked is because what you need will require a formula so the second column cannot have an existing value.
User
08/08/2018 - 02:28
I am creating the 2 colums from scrach
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:28
Do you see the sheet to the right?
User
08/08/2018 - 02:28
so we can add whatever you think it will work
User
08/08/2018 - 02:28
no
User
08/08/2018 - 02:29
I am at work so my access is denied
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:29
I see. Let me prepare the formula. I'm assuming that your first column will be column A and the second column will be column B.
User
08/08/2018 - 02:29
for example
User
08/08/2018 - 02:29
yes
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:29
Place this formula in B2.
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:29
=if(or(A2="Comment A",A2="Comment B"),"X","")
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:30
Then try to type something in A2. If the value in A2 is either Comment A or Comment B then it will return with an X
User
08/08/2018 - 02:30
done
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:30
Before we proceed, this is a reminder that our policy is 1 question per session so for this session we'll be resolving this particular question. We also currently do not support VBA/Macro solutions.
User
08/08/2018 - 02:30
ok
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:31
Try typing something in A2 or if you already have the data validation drop down list, select something.
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:31
The formula I gave you will only result to X if the value of A2 is either Comment A or Comment B.
User
08/08/2018 - 02:32
ok I got it
User
08/08/2018 - 02:32
sO i WILL NEED A FORMULA
User
08/08/2018 - 02:32
THERE IS NO OTHER WAY RIGHT?
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:33
For something to be automatic, it will either be a formula or VBA/Macro code which we currently do not support.
User
08/08/2018 - 02:33
ok
User
08/08/2018 - 02:33
thanks so much
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:33
You are welcome. Glad to have helped!
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:33
Alright, if you have no other questions regarding the original concern, I'd appreciate a 5-star rating and your feedback if you think I deserve it.
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:34
I'll be giving you high ratings as well so the other experts will know that you are a good client and should be taken care of.
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:34
Please do not forget to click the End Session button otherwise I'll be stuck here until the timer expires and be unable to help others. Thank you.
User
08/08/2018 - 02:34
once I end the sesion I can rate u right?
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:34
Yes. :)
User
08/08/2018 - 02:35
and if I have any other question I need to open a new chat right?
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:35
That's right. We have a lot of experts available so just ask your questions and the right expert will be assigned to you.
User
08/08/2018 - 02:35
brilliant
User
08/08/2018 - 02:35
have a nice day
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