=IF(ISNA(vlookup_formula),"",vlookup_formula)

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Bob

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"Richard" wrote in message
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The normal vlookup function returns a NA if the table_array doesn't
contain
the lookup_value.

Can you help me write a new function that returns a blank or "" instead?


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Richard

I wouldn't do that, I would put the Vlookup formula in a helper cell, and
then test that helper cell for #N/A

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HTH

Bob

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"Richard" wrote in message
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Right. I have been frequently using your if statement in my worksheets.
However, it is a long statement and I often have to retype/proof to get it
correct.

I was looking for a function that I could define in a macro.
Combining the application.worksheetfunction format with ISNA and Vlookup
commands in a macro was giving me problems.


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Richard


"Bob Phillips" wrote:

=IF(ISNA(vlookup_formula),"",vlookup_formula)

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HTH

Bob

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"Richard" wrote in message
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The normal vlookup function returns a NA if the table_array doesn't
contain
the lookup_value.

Can you help me write a new function that returns a blank or ""
instead?


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Richard