Using INDEX & MATCH to search different columns
 

Hi. I am trying to develop a worksheet that searches someone else's XLS to
reconcile data. The other user has data in two differnt columns (to keep
prints to one page and save space).

I am using this formula =INDEX(Working!B:B,MATCH(I2,Working!A:A,0)) to
look for data and match my data to their data for our reports. For example,
if a computer is inventoried in office # 1 and gets moved to office #3, my
report should reflect office #3 as well. However, the computer might be in
column C or it might be listed in column F.

Is there a way to use this formula (or some other) to query different
columns in the same sheet and return to me the location?

Using INDEX & MATCH to search different columns
 

You can nest it to sequentially index n match, something like this ...

Assuming that in sheet: Working
the lookup/match values are listed in cols A and C,
with corresponding return values in cols B and D
(col B for col A, col D for col C)

On your sheet, the lookup values are in col I, in I2 down
You could use this in say, H2:
=IF(ISNA(MATCH(I2,Working!A:A,0)),IF(ISNA(MATCH(I2 ,Working!C:C,0)),"",INDEX(Working!D:D,MATCH(I2,Wor king!C:C,0))),INDEX(Working!B:B,MATCH(I2,Working!A :A,0)))
and copy down
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Max
Singapore
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xdemechanik
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"Scott A" wrote:
Hi. I am trying to develop a worksheet that searches someone else's XLS to
reconcile data. The other user has data in two differnt columns (to keep
prints to one page and save space).

I am using this formula =INDEX(Working!B:B,MATCH(I2,Working!A:A,0)) to
look for data and match my data to their data for our reports. For example,
if a computer is inventoried in office # 1 and gets moved to office #3, my
report should reflect office #3 as well. However, the computer might be in
column C or it might be listed in column F.

Is there a way to use this formula (or some other) to query different
columns in the same sheet and return to me the location?

Using INDEX & MATCH to search different columns
 

Max,

Appreciate the timely help. Your solution fits the bill.

"Max" wrote:

You can nest it to sequentially index n match, something like this ...

Assuming that in sheet: Working
the lookup/match values are listed in cols A and C,
with corresponding return values in cols B and D
(col B for col A, col D for col C)

On your sheet, the lookup values are in col I, in I2 down
You could use this in say, H2:
=IF(ISNA(MATCH(I2,Working!A:A,0)),IF(ISNA(MATCH(I2 ,Working!C:C,0)),"",INDEX(Working!D:D,MATCH(I2,Wor king!C:C,0))),INDEX(Working!B:B,MATCH(I2,Working!A :A,0)))
and copy down
--
Max
Singapore
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
Downloads:22,500 Files:370 Subscribers:66
xdemechanik
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"Scott A" wrote:
Hi. I am trying to develop a worksheet that searches someone else's XLS to
reconcile data. The other user has data in two differnt columns (to keep
prints to one page and save space).

I am using this formula =INDEX(Working!B:B,MATCH(I2,Working!A:A,0)) to
look for data and match my data to their data for our reports. For example,
if a computer is inventoried in office # 1 and gets moved to office #3, my
report should reflect office #3 as well. However, the computer might be in
column C or it might be listed in column F.

Is there a way to use this formula (or some other) to query different
columns in the same sheet and return to me the location?

Using INDEX & MATCH to search different columns
 

Welcome, Scott.
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Max
Singapore
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
Downloads:22,500 Files:370 Subscribers:66
xdemechanik
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"Scott A" wrote in message
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Max,
Appreciate the timely help. Your solution fits the bill.