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    look up multiple text and return a certain value

    Hello I need some help with a formula please

    In a column I have peoples initials. essentially they are two groups ie secretary or administrator.

    I need a formula if a certain initial are in the column, the adjacent cell returns ie secretary or administrator.

    Any help?

    Thanks

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    Re: look up multiple text and return a certain value

    Hi

    with this little information, a wild guess would be to use VLOOKUP. If not, post a sample sheet ( not a picture)

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    Re: look up multiple text and return a certain value

    Hello I think i have attached the spread sheet. I have modified it as i cant put the original data up on the internet.

    Thanks for the help
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    Re: look up multiple text and return a certain value

    Hi arnold869

    Try the following LOOKUP, in A2 and copy down.

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    Re: look up multiple text and return a certain value

    It worked perfectly. How did you work that out???

    Thank you

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