Hi,
I have raw data in column A where I would like to order it based off another column (namely C and D).
I've solved a problem like this before using a combination of rank and concatenate of first and last name but I just can't seem to make it work this time.
Ideally I'm looking for ordering the original column A.
Thank you
Check this file
MOD EDIT (detail added):
G2 =IF(A2<>"Dept A",LOOKUP(90000,SEARCH(C2&D2,$A$2:$A$9),$A$2:$A$9),"Dept A")
G3 copied down =IF(A3<>"Dept A",LOOKUP(90000,SEARCH(TRIM(INDIRECT("C"&INT(ROWS($A$1:A2)/2)+1))&" "&TRIM(INDIRECT("D"&INT(ROWS($A$1:A2)/2)+1)),$A$2:$A$9),$A$2:$A$9),"Dept A")
Last edited by AliGW; 05-03-2022 at 03:39 AM. Reason: Formulae added to post.
Is it possible to order column A rather than apply some rule to another column?
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It uses the data you said was given - is that a problem?Originally Posted by bob112233
Yes, however last time i worked on this problem I remember I was able to create a rank column where I ordered my unordered list from rather than create a new column with my ordered list. I hope this makes sense. I will post up my excel file soon.
Do we take it that you are happy with a helper column?
You did explicitly say:
and have now apparently changed your mind ...I have raw data in column A where I would like to order it based off another column (namely C and D).
I mentioned "Ideally I'm looking for (to) ordering the original column A.". Maybe I wasn't explicit that I wanted to re-arrange column A only and not create a new column with the data. Nevertheless, I'm happy to settle with what is provided
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