It is assumed that you have a criteria for the code assignment. You could
use a macro to search the list until the criteria is found and put the
appropriate code in an adjacent cell.

Don Guillett
Microsoft MVP Excel
SalesAid Software

"Stcyrk" wrote in message
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Is it possible to use vlookup, or anything else, to assign a designated 4
char code for a manufacturer. That is, I have a list of all unique mfrs,
I
have assigned a 4 char code to each. Now I want to go back to my item
master
list and assign the 4 char code where the mfr of each item obviously
equals
the mfr in my unique list. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.