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    Search box possibilities

    I am questioning if it's possible to create a search box on sheet1 for example, type in a reference number then when clicking Search it takes you to the sheet that contains that reference number?

    The reason for this is I am wanting to share some inventory data with our IT Service Desk and to allow them the ability to search and find the inventory stock at the click of the button is invaluable. I know the Find & Select feature already offers this but I'm looking for a sexier way of performing it.

    Any thoughts?

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    Yes there is ...
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    Re: Search box possibilities

    Thank god, I hoped there was.

    Any chance of that snippet of information on how to do it?

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    Re: Search box possibilities

    Ahhhhh you are clever Sintek brilliant. Can this be assigned to a text box so it can be created into a button or graphic? Something like this for example.
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    Here you go...
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    Re: Search box possibilities

    Absolutely perfect I can play with this and make it my own. Really appreciate the assistance.

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    An absolute pleasure...That's how I also started off...Enjoy, tx for rep+

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    Re: Search box possibilities

    Hi Sintek,

    Is it possible to generate an error message if the number entered in the search box doesn't exist? I can't seem to get it to work. Simply saying "This number does not exist"
    Also if nothing is entered in the search box can an error be generated to say "A search number is required" or something to this affect?
    Last edited by smudgers9; 01-02-2018 at 10:58 AM. Reason: more info

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    Re: Search box possibilities

    enter middle line of code into your code....will look at if doesnt exist

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    Add the changes into sinteks code
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    Close...This part will error on first worksheet loop if no value found
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    Re: Search box possibilities

    @ sintek

    Much tidier solution

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    Thank you both so much, this works a dream.

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