Help searching and inputing data into cell based on results found matching criteria

[MrVictus123]

Hi all,

Im looking to find some way of creating a formula that searches the words in column G within column C (red circles in image) and putting the resulting words from column H into the formulated cells in E (blue circle).
G2 = STEPPING so Search C Column for the word STEPPING and then add the result of AAA to E cell.
I want to be able to copy this formula so it auto populates the cells of E column to show the results for its matching search.




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[alansidman]

Will you please attach a sample Excel workbook? We are not able to work with or manipulate a picture of one and nobody wants to have to recreate your data from scratch.

1. Make sure that your sample data are REPRESENTATIVE of your real data. The use of unrepresentative data is very frustrating and can lead to long delays in reaching a solution.

2. Make sure that your desired results are also shown (mock up the results manually).

3. Make sure that all confidential data is removed or replaced with dummy data first (e.g. names, addresses, E-mails, etc.).

4. Try to avoid using merged cells as they cause lots of problems.

Unfortunately the attachment icon doesn't work at the moment, so to attach an Excel file you have to do the following: just before posting, scroll down to Go Advanced and then scroll down to Manage Attachments. Now follow the instructions at the top of that screen.

Please pay particular attention to point 2 (above): without an idea of your intended outcomes, it is often very difficult to offer appropriate advice.

[MrVictus123]

I have attached a workbook with what it is im looking to achieve.

[jeffreybrown]

In E2 copied down...

=IFERROR(LOOKUP(1E+100,SEARCH(G$2:G$5,C2),H$2:H$5),"")

[MrVictus123]

In E2 copied down...

=IFERROR(LOOKUP(1E+100,SEARCH(G$2:G$5,C2),H$2:H$5),"")

OMG that worked perfectly! You've saved me so much time! Thank you so much!

[jeffreybrown]

You are very welcome and thanks for the feedback.

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