You could use the Combo Box form tool. That would let you present a list but
output a number. Other than that, I'm not sure how to achieve what you want.

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"Pete" wrote:

On 24 Jul, 18:22, M Kan <tipsoftheweek at gmail dot com wrote:
Just use a LEFT(Cell Ref,1) to get the number
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"Pete" wrote:
On 24 Jul, 18:11, Gary''s Student
wrote:
Use two cells:

The first cell will have a data validation pull-down to enter the text.
The second cell will have a VLOOKUP() formula to lookup the correct number.
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"Pete" wrote:
is it possible to choose an item from a dropdown list which will enter
a different value other than that chosen. Why I want to do this is as
follows:

We have 20 steps in our Process and each one is assigned a number e.g

1 = Forming
2 = Drying
3 = Paper
4 = Cutter

etc etc

I would like to display the Text in a Drop down for that Cell but
enter the corresponding Number into the Cell. If I chose Drying I
would like to see the number 2 appear in the Cell, or if I chose
Cutter I would like the Number 4 to be entered in the Cell.

Thanks

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Sheets is already designed, I only have one Cell to work with- Hide quoted text -

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I need to use a drop down list, I don't think I can use the Left(Cell
Ref,1) command.