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    Dropdown list with multiple values of the same value

    Hi.

    I have a problem in my dropdown list where i have multiple values of the same number, in this case 3 different values all named "100".
    It doesn't matter which one i choose its always the first one in the list that gets chosen.

    (The dropdown list is made from the "Data validation" window and the values in the list is taken from another sheet in the excel file.)

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    Re: Dropdown list with multiple values of the same value

    Is there any simple fixes without changing the values inside the dropdownlist ?

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    Re: Dropdown list with multiple values of the same value

    see the yellow banner at the head of the page.
    it is a lot easier to answer your question if we can see a copy of your workbook.

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    Re: Dropdown list with multiple values of the same value

    Here's a ExampleWoorkbook of the problem i have =).

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    Re: Dropdown list with multiple values of the same value

    Yeah, sorry first time using this forum.
    I posted a Workbook of the problem i have up above

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    Re: Dropdown list with multiple values of the same value

    Hi HoTent,

    You are not picking from the list as much as you are simply picking a number. 100 is 100. The Vlookup is looking for a number so it finds the first 100 in the 2nd sheet. Just because you pick the 2nd 100 from the dropdown list, it's still 100.

    Somehow you will need to identify all the duplicate 100s as unique along with the other duplicates like 80.
    HTH
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    Re: Dropdown list with multiple values of the same value

    Thanks for your answer Jeff.

    But could it be possible to somehow make the list choose the first number in a row?
    I doubt this is possible without coding, but worth to ask =)

    Regards, HoTent

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    Re: Dropdown list with multiple values of the same value

    No formula, no data validation, form combobox and minimum code in worksheet module.

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