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looking for a faster 'find in column' method

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    Question looking for a faster 'find in column' method

    I have two worksheets, one called 'data collection' and one called 'first run.' I have code that loops through each value in 'first run' to find the value in 'data collection' (if it's there) and when it is it copies the cell that's two columns over into 'first run'.

    The problem is that when I run it there can be upwards of 500 values to look through and it takes awhile. Is there a faster way than the way I have? Maybe a function or something?

    Here's my code:

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    I already have Application.Screenupdating false and everything.
    Thanks!
    Last edited by rmar2011; 08-31-2011 at 11:19 AM.

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    Re: looking for a faster 'find in column' method

    Hi,

    Post your file and give an example.

    Elio Fernandes

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    Re: looking for a faster 'find in column' method

    How about this:

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    Re: looking for a faster 'find in column' method

    Andrew-R that was so much faster. Thanks a lot!

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