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I need a formula for a cell that gives me a numeric character (-3) return
based on another cell's alpha character (Y)

I am using windows vista, microsoft professional excel 08 O believe.

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=IF(A1="Y",-3,"whatever you desire")
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I need a formula for a cell that gives me a numeric character (-3) return
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I am using windows vista, microsoft professional excel 08 O believe.

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Or, if you have more codes you want to match up, use a VLOOKUP table.
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=IF(A1="Y",-3,"whatever you desire")
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I need a formula for a cell that gives me a numeric character (-3) return
based on another cell's alpha character (Y)

I am using windows vista, microsoft professional excel 08 O believe.

Thanks




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