multiple choice answer

Hi,

By changing the value of the final parameter (highlighted red) in the following array formula**, you will be able to generate matching results (1=1st match from top to bottom, 2=2nd match, etc.):

=INDEX($H$6:$H$3207,SMALL(IF($A$6:$A$3207=$N$2,ROW($A$6:$A$3207)-MIN(ROW($A$6:$A$3207))+1),1))

I would suggest combining this with a further, simple formula to give the number of occurrences for that value:

=COUNTIF($A$6:$A$3207,N2)

Users then know which parameters, from 1 up to this total, will give the desired matches and can choose accordingly.

Regards


**Array formulas are not entered in the same way as 'standard' formulas. Instead of pressing just ENTER, you first hold down CTRL and SHIFT, and only then press ENTER. If you've done it correctly, you'll notice Excel puts curly brackets {} around the formula (though do not attempt to manually insert these yourself).