Return values based on a drop-down list

[Gilodad]

I have a list of numbers in a data validation drop down in column "A" and I need for columns "B" & "C" to reflect different descriptions for each of the different nuber sets. How do I go about doing this?

[FDibbins]

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For what it's worth, I only use nested IF()'s for something like this if I have only 3-4 choices to make. Beyond that I consider using vlookup or index/match

[Gilodad]

How would I do the nested "IF()'s? I have "7" different numbers in column "A" with "3" different possabilities in both columns "B" & "C"?

[FDibbins]

That change was hardly better than the 1st title, I have changed it for you - this time

How would I do the nested "IF()'s? I have "7" different numbers in column "A" with "3" different possabilities in both columns "B" & "C"?

i would suggest you upload a sample work book, (all sensitive data removed), showing what data you are working with, a few examples of what your expected outcome is, and how you arrived at that
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