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Vlookup to extract value where theres specific name in Text eg "Nels"

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    Vlookup to extract value where theres specific name in Text eg "Nels"

    I have various names in Col A and values in Col b

    I have tried to set up a Vlookup to extract the values where text in Col A contains "Nels"

    I have tried to set up a formula but cannot get it to work


    I have attached sample data


    It would be appreciated if someone could assist me
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    Re: Vlookup to extract value where theres specific name in Text eg "Nels"

    Since it's a SUM... use SUMIF:

    =SUMIF(A1:A5,"*"&A9&"*",B1:B5)
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    Re: Vlookup to extract value where theres specific name in Text eg "Nels"

    Thanks for your Help

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