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Formula To Return Values in a Dynamic Cell

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    Formula To Return Values in a Dynamic Cell

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    I basically have this worksheet which has Cell D3 Being Dynamic. It puts the lowest cost supplier from columns H:W. If i change the prices in H:W it will bring up the lowest cost supplier in D3. Once D3 is chosen i want it to self populate F3 and G3 based off of what is in D3. This data should be pulled off from what is in the H:W columnns corresponding to the supplier in D3.


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    Re: Formula To Return Values in a Dynamic Cell

    You would be better served by restructuring your workbook so that all supplier data is contained in a table that is in a classic database format which facilitates a look up formula.

    A basic database structure is:
    1. All related raw data in one worksheet
    2. Top row is a header row
    3. All rows below header row are records

    With this structure in place you can easily extract any information you need.
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    Re: Formula To Return Values in a Dynamic Cell

    Nothing to do with structure, but I agree with palmetto on that, but you could also remove the colouring. IMO only the header row should be formatted with a colour and/or Bold Font. Data should be on a clear background for clarity
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    Re: Formula To Return Values in a Dynamic Cell

    alright i changed the structure and used a vlookup, works like a charm.

    Thanks for the advice.

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