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Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

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    Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    I have one tab that has about 1000 uniquely identified items by name. Then on the second tab I have about 2000 items uniquely identified by name and serial number. I want to take one tabs information, match the items on tab two then return the serial number to a cell next to the matching item on tab one. See example below:

    Tab 1
    Serial # Item Name
    Desk
    Keyboard
    Monitor
    Mouse

    Tab 2
    Serial # Item Name
    159263 Desk, Small
    134570 Desk
    321146 Keyboad, Wireless
    449321 Keyboard
    157943 Monitor
    321648 Monitor, 15
    166624 Monitor, 17
    13476 Monitor, 19
    445568 Monitor, 20
    156461 Monitor, 22
    321648 Mouse

    I am open to an if formula, match, vlookup, etc. I am hoping someone else has already been there and done that, and will share.

    Thank you,

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    Re: Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    Can you attach an excerpt from your file -- with at least portions of the two tabs -- and an example of what you want in terms of results (done manually, of course)? Much more usefule than a picture. Thanks.

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    Re: Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    Don't know why I hadn't thought of that

    Thanks for helping.
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    Re: Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    The attached works for your example. But what happens if there are, for example, two or more monitors in the Master list? This approach will only catch the first ...
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    Re: Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    In the actual data set it is broken out by person, but for privacy reasons I had to minify the information. But, yes, if the above was the actual data there would be some serious collision problems.

    Thank you,
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    Re: Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    So ... does this solution work or do you need further assistance? For example, do you need the formula to distinguish among users?

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    Re: Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    Sorry, I didn't see the attachment. You can tell I am not use to this forum. I will get a chance to test it later this afternoon, but from the looks of it, it should work. Either way I really appreciate your contribution and will let you know.

    Thanks a bunch!!!!!

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    Re: Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    Ok. I was wrong. I ran in to collision a lot more than expected, its a long list. How would I check it against both columns? Updated and uploaded the sample. Thanks a TON!

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    Re: Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    Thought you might. Try the following (in Items!A2 and copied down):
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    Re: Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    This isn't your first rodeo, is it?

    Will try and get back to you.

    Thank you!

    DW

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    I can't find the bow emoticon, but if there was one I would use it!!! Thank you so much, you saved me a ton of time!



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    Re: Is there a way to merge information automatically from dissimilar tabs?

    Happy to help.

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