Hi,

I'm very new to using functions within Excel and I'd like some help
from anyone willing to bear with me. I would like to set up a
spreadsheet where I can enter a number, and based on where that number
falls within set ranges, I would end up with a preset result. For
example:

An entry of "0.85" would fall into the range of "0 - 0.99." That range
would have "0.20" as a result for any number falling within it. There
would be multiple sets of ranges, about 10.

I hope I am explaining this ok. Let me know if you can help!

-Nick

Hi Nick.....
There is a standard feature in Excel that will do exactly as you wish. It's
called VLOOKUP. First thing you would do is make a list down a column
starting with zero in say L1 and if you're using .01 increments, then use
1.00 in L2, and say go up from there to .01 ABOVE your cutoff point in each
case.....and then put the value you wish to retrieve in column M adjacent to
each value, but at the LOWER end of each range.
say L1 = 0
L2 = 1
M1= .20
M2=whatever, for the next increment........

Then assuming your "entry" number would be in A1, put this formula in B1 or
wherever you wish...

=VLOOKUP(A1,L:M,2,TRUE)

If you have trouble, post back and someone will help.....

Vaya con Dios,
Chuck, CABGx3



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Hi,

I'm very new to using functions within Excel and I'd like some help
from anyone willing to bear with me. I would like to set up a
spreadsheet where I can enter a number, and based on where that number
falls within set ranges, I would end up with a preset result. For
example:

An entry of "0.85" would fall into the range of "0 - 0.99." That range
would have "0.20" as a result for any number falling within it. There
would be multiple sets of ranges, about 10.

I hope I am explaining this ok. Let me know if you can help!

-Nick

Worked just as I wanted it to. Thanks!

Youre quite wecome......glad to be of help.......thanks for the
feedback.....

Vaya con Dios,
Chuck, CABGx3


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Worked just as I wanted it to. Thanks!