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    Text search function, array, lookup, match

    I'm a Excel novice so I will cut to the chase. I have gotten close to what I am looking for pulling information off of other threads but have failed multiple times so I figured I would ask my specific question. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

    Here is what I have:
    I have a 8,000 plus dynamic inventory that gets updated periodically on my sheet #1. On sheet #2 I have a formatted sheet that I have set up to "auto fill" so when I enter a part number. My description, unit if measure, and pricing are imported from sheet #1.
    I would like to take sheet #2 to the next level and create a "search" box in a cell. Basically something I can enter 1-3 description keywords into the cell, or cells if need be, that will return an array of all the product descriptions with those keywords in the description line along with the corresponding part number,i n the cell next to it. I would like an array and not a highlighted list as my inventory is fairly large and the "find" methodis what I currently use. I have a lot of hardware in my inventory so the 2-3 tier search is almost a must. For example I might have (50) 3/8 bolts of different lengths. I would like to enter the keywords"3/8" "1-1/2" and maybe"bolt" in any order get a narrowed down list of all descriptions with those entry matches in them.

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    Sheet #1 is inventory -
    Column A = Inventory Part # (part number does contain letters)
    Column B is the description text

    Sheet #2 is where search cell is to be located

    Would like search entry to be in cell "Q3"

    If multiple cells are needed "R3" and "S3" could also be utilized as search boxes

    I would like my array to start with the part number in "P5" and Description in "Q5" and continue down those columns.

    Also as I mentioned before my inventory on sheet #1 is constantly being added to and updated so I would like my search cells to perform a search on the entire column in hopes that when I drop in an updated inventory I will not have to revise my search box/boxes.

    Again thanks so much for anyone that is willing to help me with this. It would greatly help my efficiency invoicing and assembling purchase orders.

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    Re: Text search function, array, lookup, match

    Welcome! Attach a sample workbook. Make sure there is just enough data to demonstrate your need. Include a BEFORE sheet and an AFTER sheet in the workbook if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate. Make sure your desired results are shown, mock them up manually if necessary.

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    Re: Text search function, array, lookup, match

    Hi,
    take a look on attachment and says if is what you want
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    Re: Text search function, array, lookup, match

    Sorry for off-topic interjection:

    Although there is no official rule regarding this behaviour, we request that wherever possible both the question AND the answer be provided in substantive detail here within the thread. An attached workbook is an excellent aid for posing a question and offering a solution, but solely doing that with no in thread explanation makes it difficult for researchers to understand or consider the Q & A of this thread without downloading what may be a pointless doc to them, if they can do that at all. Doing that also hides the content from search engines so others may never benefit from this.

    I'm sure you understand, and we look forward to seeing you post your formulas/macros in your posts for the searching benefit of all.

    Thanks again for all your hard work here!

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