+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 6 of 6

Combining Columns

  1. #1
    Registered User
    Join Date
    04-19-2010
    Location
    St. Louis
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    8

    Combining Columns

    Hello,

    I'm wondering if it's possible to find the matches between 2 columns and insert them into a new 3rd column.

    For instance, I have 2 columns right now that each have 200 items. I'd like a new 3rd column to tell me which item is in both columns.

    Column 1 / Column 2 / Column 3 (which shows matches)

    Apple / Pear / Apple
    Orange / Peach / Pear
    Peach / Strawberry
    Banana / Apple

    Thoughts? I hope this is possible

  2. #2
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Combining Columns

    Hi

    For just know which are in both columns, use in C1, this formula and copy down.

    =COUNTIF($A$1:$A$5;B1)

    Data range A1:B5, IN THE EXAMPLE.

    result=1, is for both columns and =0 for just one column.
    Regards

    Fotis.

    -This is my Greek whisper to Europe.

    --Remember, saying thanks only takes a second or two. Click the little star * below, to give some Rep if you think an answer deserves it.

    Advanced Excel Techniques: http://excelxor.com/

    --KISS(Keep it simple Stupid)

    --Bring them back.

    ---See about Acropolis of Athens.

    --Visit Greece.

  3. #3
    Registered User
    Join Date
    04-19-2010
    Location
    St. Louis
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    8

    Re: Combining Columns

    Thanks for replying.
    I can not get this to work.
    Column A has 592 values and column B has 1560 values.
    I'd love to put a 1 next to the value in column A that is also in column B.
    Thoughts?

  4. #4
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Combining Columns

    Does it helps you??
    Attached Files Attached Files

  5. #5
    Registered User
    Join Date
    04-19-2010
    Location
    St. Louis
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    8

    Re: Combining Columns

    Thanks for replying.
    I can not get this to work.
    Column A has 592 values and column B has 1560 values.
    I'd love to put a 1 next to the value in column A that is also in column B.
    Thoughts?

  6. #6
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Combining Columns

    Thanks for replying.
    I can not get this to work.
    Column A has 592 values and column B has 1560 values.
    I'd love to put a 1 next to the value in column A that is also in column B.
    Thoughts?
    .... Same answer in your post #3 & #5

    Ok i understoond it, so i upload for you an example(post#4), that does, what are you want.

    Did you look at it??

+ 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