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I need a formula to do the following
if cells A and B match return values from each row in column C to cells D1 D2 D3 D4
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Solved by T. L. in 51 mins
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Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:02
Hello, I understand that you need a formula that checks if the values of A and B are matching then you want the value in C to be placed in D, right?
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:03
Are you there?
User
27/09/2018 - 01:03
yes however there are multiple values
User
27/09/2018 - 01:03
ill show you
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:03
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User
27/09/2018 - 01:06
so i need to match A1 in sheet1 with column A in sheet two and return all of the values from Sheet2 Column B to Column B1, B2,B3, B4 in sheet 1
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:07
There are always 4 Order numbers?
User
27/09/2018 - 01:07
maximum of 4, sometimes less
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:08
Okay, So whatever name is in A1 you want to retrieve all the Order numbers for that name from Sheet2, right?
User
27/09/2018 - 01:08
yers
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:08
Okay, I can help you with this. Just a heads up, the solution to this will be a bit complicated and it would be difficult to adjust it once we are done. If you want you can upload your actual file so I can work on it otherwise, I'll only be able to give you a solution based on your example and you'll have to adopt the solution to your actual file.
User
27/09/2018 - 01:09
okay, however the data in the file is sensitve customer information
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:10
I see. If that's the case then I'll only be able to give you a generic solution. I'll try my best to explain the solution but I can't guarantee the rest.
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:11
You want the Order numbers to be in the same column?
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:11
For instance, like that?
User
27/09/2018 - 01:11
yes! exactly like that
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:12
Okay, I'll be working on this locally on my desktop. I will be using an array formula to solve this. Please give me a few minutes.
User
27/09/2018 - 01:12
no problem thank you very mcuh
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:16
Please download this file.
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Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:17
Open the file once you have downloaded it.
User
27/09/2018 - 01:17
got it
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:17
Okay, I've added several other names in Sheet2 just to test it out.
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:17
You can try replacing the name in A1 to see that it works.
User
27/09/2018 - 01:18
how would i increase the amount of cells to return to in sheet 1 if needed?
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:19
You will just have to drag the formula down.
User
27/09/2018 - 01:19
gotcha!
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:19
I was under the impression that the max number of Order numbers is 4 so I made it to 4.
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:19
Now if you notice the formula, it will only be monitoring the first 100 rows of Sheet2.
User
27/09/2018 - 01:19
4 is fine :)
User
27/09/2018 - 01:20
am i able to change the faulse value from 0 to nothing?
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:20
If you will have more data in Sheet 2, you will have to adjust the formula and replace 100 with 250 or something.
User
27/09/2018 - 01:20
false*
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:20
The 0 is because you have a john smith with empty in your Sheet2.
User
27/09/2018 - 01:21
is it possible to display nothing instead of 0 if sheet 2 is blank?
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:21
We are running out of time.
Excelchat Expert
27/09/2018 - 01:21
You won't be able to reply here but you can reply in the sheet to the right.
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