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    Needexplanation of a VBA code (Macro) regarding returning multiple values in a single cell

    I have a Macro for excel I found online to create a 'myvlookup' function which allows to lookup all instances of a number in a range and return a specified corresponding column; multiple instances if necessary. I've gotten the macro and respective myvlookup to work for my needs but I'd like an explanation of the logic/meanings behind how this code works. Code is below and any information would be helpful. P.S I'm code illiterate, so don't assume I know anything lol. Thanks!

    Function MYVLOOKUP(pValue As String, pWorkRng As Range, pIndex As Long)

    Dim rng As Range

    Dim xResult As String

    xResult = ""

    For Each rng In pWorkRng

    If rng = pValue Then
    xResult = xResult & " * " & rng.Offset(0, pIndex - 1)
    End If
    Next

    MYVLOOKUP = xResult

    End Function

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    Re: Needexplanation of a VBA code (Macro) regarding returning multiple values in a single

    Sorry. Lets try this again. My code is below.

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    thanks!

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    Re: Needexplanation of a VBA code (Macro) regarding returning multiple values in a single

    Your function MYVLOOKUP use 3 variable:
    • pValue wich is String
    • pWorkRng is Range where you comparing your string
    • pIndex is n-th column

    So for each value in defined pWorkRng range
    compare is that value same as string

    and if it's same then add word from n-th column separated with *

    When you compare all words give output for example: Hope * this * was * explained * well

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    Re: Needexplanation of a VBA code (Macro) regarding returning multiple values in a single

    I think I understand the definitions of the variables but I think I'm lost in the below portion of the code. Again I'm not very familiar with code so dummy terms may be needed. Thanks for any help!

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    Re: Needexplanation of a VBA code (Macro) regarding returning multiple values in a single

    I'll try to put in parallel for easier comparation:


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    How xResult is added:
    Let say you have 3 words: A, B and C

    xResult = A

    Second time it add B:

    xResult = xResult * new word
    xResult = A * B

    Third time it add C

    xResult = xResult * new word
    xResult = A * B * C
    xResult =

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    Re: Needexplanation of a VBA code (Macro) regarding returning multiple values in a single

    That's a great explanation! Thank you.

    Can you also give a clear breakdown of the below portion of the formula please?

    rng.Offset(0, pIndex - 1)

    Sorry I'm not at my pic now and don't see the '#' for the code.

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