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Hello,

I have an Excel spreadsheet where I want to compare values between two columns and return the value from another column.

EX:

Column: A     B     C     D 
        1     1     Z      Forumula: return value 
        1     2     Y  
        1     3     X 
        1     4     W 
        2     5     V 
        2     6     U 
        2     7     T 
        3     8     S 
        3     9     R 
            
               
What I would like to happen in column D is for it to look at what is in column A, find the matching value in column B, and return the value listed in C.  i.e. for any value of '1' in column A, I would want column D to display 'Z', for any value of '2' in column A, I would want column D to display 'Y', for any value of '3' in column A, I would want column D to display 'X', etc.

Could someone help?

Thanks!

Excelguru · Accepted Answer

Hi

Use the formula (in cell D1) =VLOOKUP(A1,$B$1:$C$9,2,FALSE)
Do let me know If it helps...

mubashir aziz · Answer

Although you question is quite confusing because in your title you are asking to compare two column which means you want to compare but in your example you are talking about A &  B Separately.  

Anyway, Copy below formula in Cell D1 and it will give you the values of 1 to 26 from Z to A. 

D1=CHAR(91-A1)

For 

C1=CHAR(91-B1)

For any confusion don't hesitate to consult with me.........

mubashir aziz · Answer

Put this formula =CHAR(91-A1) in Cell D1 and drag it down.  It will give you Z to A for the values of 1 to 26.
D1==CHAR(91-A1)

C1==CHAR(91-b1)

Excelguru · Answer

Hi

Use =VLOOKUP(A1,$B$1:$C$9,2,FALSE)
in cell D1 and copy downwards

Do let me know If it helps...

Excelguru · Answer

Hi

Use in Cell D1 the formula, =VLOOKUP(A1,$B$1:$C$9,2,FALSE)


Do let me know If it helps...

mubashir aziz · Answer

Put this formula in Cell D1 and drag it down.  It will give you Z to A for the values of 1 to 26.

D1=CHAR(91-A1) and drag it down ......

mubashir aziz · Answer

This is the syntax of Vlookup .... in your formula 2 is the nth column in Range .... If you will not False in the formula then it will return you closest match and will not return any error ...... 


VLOOKUP(lookup_value,table_array,col_index_num,range_lookup)

Lookup_value    is the value to be found in the first column of the array. Lookup_value can be a value, a reference, or a text string.

Table_array    is the table of information in which data is looked up. Use a reference to a range or a range name, such as Database or List.

If range_lookup is TRUE, the values in the first column of table_array must be placed in ascending order: ..., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, ..., A-Z, FALSE, TRUE; otherwise VLOOKUP may not give the correct value. If range_lookup is FALSE, table_array does not need to be sorted.

You can put the values in ascending order by choosing the Sort command from the Data menu and selecting Ascending.

The values in the first column of table_array can be text, numbers, or logical values.

Uppercase and lowercase text are equivalent.

Jireh · Answer

Hello,

Please help me, what is the formula to get the value from column B that is not in column A?

I have compare new data I want to find out what is the new value that has been added to B that is not

in A.  I know how to use vlookup basic but it's a bit complicated since it will only show 1 result as well as with

the exact formula it will only show false and I still have to dig in the values one-by one to get the value that 

doesn't really have a matching value in the spreadsheet.

ahmad · Answer

Hello. Here is my scenario/problem.

I want a formula that will populate column D with the results of the following. It will find anything in column A that also appears in column B. If it appears in column B it will display the associated value from column C.

Make sense? Please help...

ELearner · Answer

Hi,

I've been driving myself crazy on excel trying to figure out a formula to calculate the responses for a test. Here's what I need it to do:

If the value in cell A2 matches the value in cell B2, I need it to display a 1.
If the value in cell A2 does NOT match the value in cell B2 and is not blank, I need it to subtract .25 or display -.25 (whichever).
If there is no value in cell A2 (if it's blank), I need it to display 0.

I can't find this anywhere because nothing explains how to pick between 3 inputs and then return one of 3 values.

Hope you can help.

Striker · Answer

Hello all, 

Assume that in A1:C5 I have the following table:
A    B     C
1    1      Low
2    1      Low Mod
3    1      Moderate
4    1      Mod High
5    1      High

And I have in Row 10 the following:

Row 10:  A10=3 and B10=1

What sort of formula do I need to create in C10 that would look up the value from the table above (A1:C5) and would match the value of A10 to the relevant value in column A, and does the same for the value in B10 to the relevant value in column B so that the outcome is the corresponding value in column C... C3 = "Moderate"

Your assistance is highly appreciated.

VTECH · Answer

Hi all,

Is there a way to compare the contents of a cell with a different cell using TRUE/FALSE results?

For instance, 
cell A1 contains: Jr3 
comparing with 
cell B1 contains: Jr3

cell C1 (the result cell) will show up TRUE

now what if I want to match the content of B1 with cell A1 which contains more than one value in it?
For instance,
cell A1:  Jr3, Jr4 
comparing with 
cell B1 containing Jr3

cell C1 should show up TRUE (since cell A1 does have Jr3 as its value separated by a comma)

Please Help

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