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How do I use specific characters to hold value
I deal with different box sizes and I want to know how much each shipment I
make is costing in boxes. Can I use some kind of formula for a column so that if I use a specific character (ex. "3PL") Excel will automatically assign a value I've determined for that box. So, basically if Column Q has "3PL" in a cell then that cell value would be $0.73, and if it has "SPL" then $0.78 etc. This value however, needs to be applicable to formulas so that if other columns call on retrieving the info (* Column N = Column O - Column Q*) they will be able to say 'hey look, Column O is $5.00, Column Q is "3PL" which means its $0.73, so Column N = $5.00-$0.73 which is $4.27. Make sense???? Oh and I should also explain that I would like the cell to show "3PL" and not the actual value when I look at my sheet. |
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How do I use specific characters to hold value
Hi,
You must follow legal naming conventions for naming cells and as far as I'm aware it's illegal to name a cell beginning with the letter 3 as in 3PL. That said pick a legal name like PL3 and try this Select a cell and Insert|Name|Define name your cell PL3 click Ok and enter a value in your cell You can now do mat functions using that name i.e. =a1+PL3 Mike "markythesk8erboi" wrote: I deal with different box sizes and I want to know how much each shipment I make is costing in boxes. Can I use some kind of formula for a column so that if I use a specific character (ex. "3PL") Excel will automatically assign a value I've determined for that box. So, basically if Column Q has "3PL" in a cell then that cell value would be $0.73, and if it has "SPL" then $0.78 etc. This value however, needs to be applicable to formulas so that if other columns call on retrieving the info (* Column N = Column O - Column Q*) they will be able to say 'hey look, Column O is $5.00, Column Q is "3PL" which means its $0.73, so Column N = $5.00-$0.73 which is $4.27. Make sense???? Oh and I should also explain that I would like the cell to show "3PL" and not the actual value when I look at my sheet. |
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