depending on what it is you want to return a couple of functions spring to
mind, namely:
MATCH
LOOKUP
VLOOKUP
INDEX

.... if you'ld like to post back with more details we might be able to give a
better answer.

Cheers
JulieD

"nccpa13" wrote in message
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I need to find an effficient way to find a specific value within a set.
Using the "OR" function is cumbersome and limiting.