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    Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    hello guys,

    I want to fill data from one cell to another on one sheet using a formula instead of copy and paste. I want a quick way to do this using excel formula. In the attached image I want to fill data from Column C into Column K (higlighted Yellow) it should be basic but am still catching up my excel skills. thanks

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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    Welcome to the forum.

    A bog standard VLOOKUP or INDEX MATCH will work for you here.

    =INDEX(return_array,MATCH(lookup_value,lookup_array,0))
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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    Thank you Ali. I tried it but I keep getting an error.
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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    Then you will need to attach the workbook.

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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    Hello Ali, I have attached the workbook as requested.
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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    Is this a homework assignment?

    I see no attempt in your attachment to implement either of my suggestions. I will offer help once you have added your attempts to the attachment, then I can guide you. I am not going to do it for you in these circumstances.

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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    Its work I am busy doing at home, am gathering and analysing data for my manager. sorry for the misleading title. This just an extract from the actual work I am doing, I have completed 70% of it but I go stuck on this part as I am trying to teach myself excel.
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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    Nonetheless, I asked to see your attempts at my suggestions. Please supply them and then I will guide you.

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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    Hello Ali, Please see attached file. I am not proficient in excel but I grasp easily. I would normally just cut and paste and drag but this was draining
    because I am dealing with tonnes of data. Am researching and teaching myself how to use formulae in scenarios like these to ease my work load. Regards
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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    The #NAME? error is referring to this:

    A_2

    What do you think this is referring to? There is no such named range in your workbook.

    =INDEX($H1,MATCH($B3,A_2,0))

    H1 is NOT a range - you need the value RANGE from which the answer should come.

    B3 is NOT the lookup value - you need to use I here.

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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    Am not familiar with Vlookup and index match jargon but I will try that and thanks.

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    Re: Fill data from one cell to another using formula rather than copy and paste

    Let us know how you get on - I am happy to tell you what it should be, but better you have a go yourself first.

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