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  1. 03-22-2016, 09:15 PM #1
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    Formula to randomly assign one of four values to a cell

    I need help in creating a formula that will randomly assign one of four specific values to a cell. The four values are Box, Tank, Gondola, and Flat. Thank you in advance for your help.

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    Re: Formula to randomly assign one of four values to a cell

    Try
    =CHOOSE(RANDBETWEEN(1,4),"Box","Tank","Gondola","Flat")
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    Re: Formula to randomly assign one of four values to a cell

    In, say, A1:A4 put 1, 2,3 and 4 respectively. In B1:B4 put Box, Tank, Gonola and Flat respectively.

    Formula would then be: =INDEX($B$1:$B$4,MATCH(RANDBETWEEN(1,4),$A$1:$A$4,0))

    Every time a recalculation is done the result of the formula will be updated.

    (Or use Jonmo1's simpler formula)
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    Re: Formula to randomly assign one of four values to a cell

    Thanks gentlemen. I really appreciate your help.

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    Re: Formula to randomly assign one of four values to a cell

    You're welcome.
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    Re: Formula to randomly assign one of four values to a cell

    Quote Originally Posted by gak67 View Post
    =INDEX($B$1:$B$4,MATCH(RANDBETWEEN(1,4),$A$1:$A$4,0))
    No need for the MATCH function:

    =INDEX($B$1:$B$4,RANDBETWEEN(1,4))
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