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    Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    Hello,

    I have one worksheet Definition where I have cca 200 countries and each country is assigned specific region code.
    WORKSHEET Definition - Example:

    Column CTR_CODE | Column Biz_reg
    AM EU
    AD EU
    BH ME
    etc.

    In the same workbook I have worksheet Modified with again CTR_CODE, and here comes the task: I need to assign Biz_reg to all cells according to CTR_CODE/Biz_reg in worksheet Definition
    WORKSHEET Modified - Before

    Column CTR_CODE | Column Biz_reg
    AM
    AD
    BH

    WORKSHEET Modified - Expected Result:
    Column CTR_CODE | Column Biz_reg
    DE US
    AD EU
    BH ME
    AM EU



    Please, could someone help?

    Jana
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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    Hello Jana & Welcome to the Forum,

    In B2 on the Modified sheet, =VLOOKUP(A2,Definition!$A$2:$B$4,2,0)
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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    I am afraid not. I improved my posting above.

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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    Quote Originally Posted by jbmd View Post
    I am afraid not. I improved my posting above.
    I don't mind you changing your initial post, but don't say I'm afraid not. Based on your initial post I believe what I posted was accurate.

    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.

    Remember to desensitize the data.

    Click on GO ADVANCED and then scroll down to Manage Attachments to open the upload window.

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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    The file is attached. I manually filled out a few cells in Biz_reg.
    In real sheet there is more than 2300 rows in Modified worksheet so doing it manually would be a disaster.


    Thank you.
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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    Modified sheet B2 copied down...

    =VLOOKUP(A2,Definition!A:C,3,0)

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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    Quote Originally Posted by jeffreybrown View Post
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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    forbid it
    Such strong language...

    abide by them at all times
    Or Else...

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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    This formula is perfect. However since I am a novic, I do not know how to apply this formula to all 2330 rows in column B in Modified worksheet.

    I tried this:
    I checked (labeled) all 2330 rows in column B in Modified and tried =VLOOKUP(A2:A232,Definition!A:C,3,0) but it always gives me just first row.

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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    Hi Jana,

    No, just use the formula posted in post #6 and then drag down.

    The Vlookup has four arguments with the first argument a single lookup value. In this case, A2

    =VLOOKUP(lookup_value,table_array,col_index_num,range_lookup)

    As you copy down, A2 will change to A3, A4, etc.

    You can even double click the formula down...

    https://support.office.com/en-us/art...2-35a236c5b5db

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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    That also works perfect. Thank you.
    I am sending attached book2 where in real life I have a few columns in front of previous ones in Modified. How should I change formula?
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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    =VLOOKUP(D2,Definition!A:C,3,0) ?

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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    Quote Originally Posted by jeffreybrown View Post
    Such strong language...



    Or Else...
    It makes for a very disjointed thread if people keep altering posts after the fact and it is explicitly mentioned in the rules that they should not do so, for good reason. You might not mind, having seen the original post, but for anyone joining the thread later on, it is nigh on impossible to follow. That's why forum members are asked not to do it.

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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    Hi Jana,

    The first few columns on the Modified sheet (A, B, and C) will have no impact on the formula.

    =VLOOKUP(lookup_value,table_array,col_index_num,range_lookup)

    lookup_value -- No matter how many columns before the lookup_value, the lookup value is D2

    table_array -- Your table_array is in the Definition sheet column A:C

    Important: For a Vlookup formula to work, the lookup value in the table array must be the farthest most left value of the table and the Vlookup function moves to the right to return a value

    col_index_num -- In the table_array, you want to return the result from the 3rd column, column C

    range_lookup -- Use 0 for an exact match

    http://www.contextures.com/xlFunctions02.html
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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    Now I fully understand. And really thank you for explanation.

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    Re: Assaign data to cells from another worksheet where there is definition

    Happy to hear you now have a working understanding of the Vlookup. You're welcome.

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