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    Filling blank cells in 2 cols based on specific text in adjacent column

    Hi guys,

    In 'Sheet 1' of the sample workbook are a list of products i receive on a daily basis.

    Cols D & E are partially filled and i have to manually fill the blanks.

    Up to now I've been doing this by using the Data Filter on Col C and using the 'if text contains' and if cells in Col D are blank, filter.

    So if the text in Col C contains *book* then Col D is 'Computers' and Col E is 'Notebooks
    So if the text in Col C contains *desk* then Col D is 'Computers' and Col E is 'Desktops'
    So if the text in Col C contains *MFP* then Col D is 'Printing' and Col E is 'Printers - Multifunction'
    So if the text in Col C contains *mono* then Col D is 'Printing' and Col E is 'Printers - Laser (Mono)'
    So if the text in Col C contains *monitor* then Col D is 'Monitors' and Col E is 'Monitors'

    Any remaining blank cells are filled with Col D 'Misc' and Col E 'Others'

    Sheet 2 shows the completed file

    Any assistance in getting this sorted would be very much appreciated and a real time saver

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    Re: Filling blank cells in 2 cols based on specific text in adjacent column

    Formula for col D:
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    Re: Filling blank cells in 2 cols based on specific text in adjacent column

    Or with a macro
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    Re: Filling blank cells in 2 cols based on specific text in adjacent column

    Thx guys, the macro version works best for me but many thanks for your reply MatrixMan.

    Fluff13, the macro is perfect for my use, what a time saver. Can i ask though, if i want to add more search terms can it be on on separate lines or does it have to be on the same line and is it possible to add 2 search terms within the query i.e. 'laser' and 'colour'

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    Re: Filling blank cells in 2 cols based on specific text in adjacent column

    For any new search terms you would need to add them to the formula and not sure what you mean by 2 search terms.

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    Re: Filling blank cells in 2 cols based on specific text in adjacent column

    If Col C contains the 2 words 'Laser' and 'Colour' anywhere in the phrase, then Column D would be 'Printing' and Col E would be 'Printers - Laser Colour'

    It's not that important and it works great the way it is.
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    Re: Filling blank cells in 2 cols based on specific text in adjacent column

    How about
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    Re: Filling blank cells in 2 cols based on specific text in adjacent column

    Brilliant, perfect, can't believe i've been doing this manually for so long.

    Many many thanks

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    Re: Filling blank cells in 2 cols based on specific text in adjacent column

    You're welcome & thanks for the feedback

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