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    Dependent Substitute DropList not working

    DropList in B4 is populated by Main List in B12 - B16, and works perfectly.

    Dependent DropList in C4 should be populated by "Daughter" ranges in cols C - G, but currently defaults to an Error.

    DV formula for C4 is =INDIRECT(SUBSTITUTE($B$4,"_",""))

    Any pointers or solutions as to why this isn't working are welcome as ever,

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    Re: Dependent Substitute DropList not working

    The substitute function requires first the string you want to substitute, then the new one.

    Just write

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    Re: Dependent Substitute DropList not working

    Hydraulics,

    Please accept abject apology for not thanking you before now for the solution, or closing this thread as "solved."

    Have to fine myself heavily for this lack of courtesy.

    Ochimus

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    Re: Dependent Substitute DropList not working

    No worries, thanks for your feedback.

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