+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 3 of 3

merging columns

  1. #1
    Registered User
    Join Date
    05-25-2011
    Location
    NJ, USA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    2

    merging columns

    First of all, hello to all. I am a new user who needs some help trying to figure out how to organize some data. Here's a rundown of my situation:

    I have 3 columns on a sheet with the following labels: X, Y, Z (with about 2,000 rows)

    On the fourth column, I have X2 (about 500 rows).

    X and X2 contain the same type of data.

    The fourth row represents a selected batch in which I'd like to obtain my other 2 identifiers - Y and Z (Columns B and C). What function(s) would I need to perform to essentially extract that selected group and obtain the Y and Z for each?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    Last edited by NBVC; 05-26-2011 at 07:34 AM.

  2. #2
    Forum Expert NBVC's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-06-2006
    Location
    Mississauga, CANADA
    MS-Off Ver
    2003:2010
    Posts
    34,898

    Re: merging columns

    Probably Vlookup should work for you.

    E.g

    =VLOOKUP($D2,$A:$C,2,FALSE)

    this lookups for the item that is in D2 and finds in column A. Then it return the corresponding item from the 2nd column in A:C range.

    To get next column's values..

    =VLOOKUP($D2,$A:$C,3,FALSE)

    These formulas are copied down.
    Where there is a will there are many ways.

    If you are happy with the results, please add to the contributor's reputation by clicking the reputation icon (star icon) below left corner

    Please also mark the thread as Solved once it is solved. Check the FAQ's to see how.

  3. #3
    Registered User
    Join Date
    05-25-2011
    Location
    NJ, USA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    2

    Re: merging columns

    Many thanks!

+ Reply to Thread

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 RC 1