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IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

  1. 04-23-2012, 10:35 AM #1
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    IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Hi

    I would like to know if it is possible for an "IF Function" to return different results in one cell only seperated by a comma?

    I have a number of tests in column A.
    In the top of column B, C & D I have three different test categories.
    The trick is then, that I'm going to mark an "X" next to a test number, underneath the category it belongs to.
    Then I want another cell to show the test name, depending on where the "X" has been placed. AND if there are multiple "Xs" I want that cell to show all the names seperated by a comma or semicolon.

    Is this possible without to much programming?

    Thanks for your time.
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Hi

    Maybe ..=IF(B2="x",$A2,"")

    Copy down and right of your cell..
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

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    Upload your workbook showing both before and after situations. We need to see your request in context to be able to help.
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Yeah, I tried to upload but it didn't work, so I took a risk and went ahead without. Anyways, here it is.
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Hi

    I am quite sure that must be an easier way. But a solution could be(using two helper columns) this.

    In G3, put this.

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    In H3, this.

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    Then in F3, this.

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    Probably, you will need to replace semi-colons of my formula, to comma.

    Hope, that help you.
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Don't both. I actually figured it out. Thanks anways,
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Both Posts, in the same minute!!
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Ha ha. Great.
    But thanks man. Precieate it!
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    You are welcome

    Is your solution easier, that mine? I am curious!
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  10. 04-24-2012, 03:24 AM #10
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    This is the solution I came up with. Put this formula in F3 and copy it down...

    =IF(B3="x",B$1&IF(COUNTIF(C3:D3,"x"),", ",""),"")&IF(C3="x",C$1&IF(D3="x",", ",""),"")&IF(D3="x",D$1,"")
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Rothstein View Post
    This is the solution I came up with. Put this formula in F3 and copy it down...

    =IF(B3="x",B$1&IF(COUNTIF(C3:D3,"x"),", ",""),"")&IF(C3="x",C$1&IF(D3="x",", ",""),"")&IF(D3="x",D$1,"")
    Just wondering if you (the OP) had seen this single formula solution or not?
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Quote Originally Posted by Fotis1991 View Post
    You are welcome

    Is your solution easier, that mine? I am curious!
    I thought mine was easier, but I think yours is more solide.
    Rick Rothstein's is basically what i figured out myself: Using only the IF-Function and adding several results in one cell with "&".
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    ..That's good!
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bjourne View Post
    Rick Rothstein's is basically what i figured out myself: Using only the IF-Function and adding several results in one cell with "&".
    Just pointing out in case you missed what the formula I posted does exactly... it not only concatnates the text together, but it makes sure there is only ever one comma between items and the the text never ends with a comma.
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    Re: IF Function for Text and Multible Results in One Cell.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bjourne View Post
    Rick Rothstein's is basically what i figured out myself: Using only the IF-Function and adding several results in one cell with "&".
    Just pointing out in case you missed what the formula I posted does exactly... it not only concatnates the text together, but it makes sure there is only ever one comma between items and the the text never ends with a comma.
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