+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 4 of 4

If function, false, blank.... need help!!

  1. #1
    Registered User
    Join Date
    03-20-2012
    Location
    NB, Canada
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003, 2007, 2010
    Posts
    2

    If function, false, blank.... need help!!

    CC rubric.xlsThere is my problem:

    I have an evaluation sheet with 2 main columns (column A, column B), which I will fill with sentences from another sheet using IF function unless there’s something better.

    My other sheet is working like this:

    I have to attribute a score (1 to 5), and each score have a sentence attach to it… So for scores 1 and 2, I want those sentences to go in column B, AND 3, 4, 5, goes in column A.

    I have 25 blocks that I have to put scores 1 to 5.

    So I’m looking for:
    - each sentences to go in their respective column (A or B);
    - if a sentence is in column B, I want a blank in column A, BUT if I put another sentences in column A, I don’t want a big BLANK space before.
    - I want the sentences in each column to follow each others like normal text.
    - I have to print 2 sided sheets, so if one side is full, I want it to go on the other side.

    It’s a lot to ask, but I need an expert, because I’m stuck!!

    Thank you
    Last edited by flec011; 03-20-2012 at 09:19 AM.

  2. #2
    Forum Guru TMS's Avatar
    Join Date
    07-15-2010
    Location
    The Great City of Manchester, NW England ;-)
    MS-Off Ver
    MSO 2007,2010,365
    Posts
    44,983

    Re: If function, false, blank.... need help!!

    Where is the score?

    Let's say, for argument's sake, it's in column C. And maybe the sentences are in column D.

    In column A, you could have:

    =IF(AND($C2>=3,$C2<=5,INDEX($D$1:$D$5,$C2),"")

    and copy down. Similarly for column B.

    =IF(AND($C2>=1,$C2<=2,INDEX($D$1:$D$5,$C2),"")

    Regards, TMS
    Trevor Shuttleworth - Retired Excel/VBA Consultant

    I dream of a better world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

    'Being unapologetic means never having to say you're sorry' John Cooper Clarke


  3. #3
    Registered User
    Join Date
    03-20-2012
    Location
    NB, Canada
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003, 2007, 2010
    Posts
    2

    Re: If function, false, blank.... need help!!

    I was using this formula in my column B:

    =IF(PP!A5=1,PP!C5,IF(PP!A5=2,PP!C6))&" / "&IF(PP!A13=1,PP!C13,IF(PP!A13=2,PP!C14))&" / "&IF(PP!A21=1,PP!C21,IF(PP!A21=2,PP!C22))

    this was only for 1 of the 25, and i had FALSE problem appearing in the column A...

    My column A & B are in one sheet, and my scores are on a different tab sheet!

    So i just have to erase my formula and write down the one you suggest?

  4. #4
    Forum Guru TMS's Avatar
    Join Date
    07-15-2010
    Location
    The Great City of Manchester, NW England ;-)
    MS-Off Ver
    MSO 2007,2010,365
    Posts
    44,983

    Re: If function, false, blank.... need help!!

    You don't have to do anything. I was posing a possible answer based on a somewhat "open" description of your problem.

    If you look at your description of the problem, I think you'll find there is no mention of the structure of your workbook, the layout of the sheets, the location of data and formulae, or the formulae themselves.

    I was trying to be helpful without just saying "please post a workbook". Clearly, I should have said just that.

    If you don't understand the formula that I have suggested, what it does or where it should go, you shouldn't just type it in. I'm guessing it will need some modification.

    Regards, TMS

+ Reply to Thread

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Tags for this Thread

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