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clh_1496
May 23, 2022Brass Contributor
Index & Match within a Matrix
Hi, I'm trying to use the index & Match function to look up a number along the side and letter across the top and return the value where they meet. I've included a column and row to show where th...
HansVogelaar
May 23, 2022MVP
It looks like 'Upper'!B50 contains the text string "21".
If NDT!A2:A26 contains the numbers 21, 22, etc., MATCH will return #N/A
- clh_1496May 23, 2022Brass Contributor
The 21 is the result from another calculation made by a different formula- does this mean I need to ensure both are same format for this to work?
- HansVogelaarMay 23, 2022MVP
Yes - either make the formula return a number, or change A2:A26 to text values.
- clh_1496May 24, 2022Brass Contributor
Unfortunately, I've tried to change all the text and numbers and neither is working. I have noticed that the sheet called NDT does not get put in apostrophes like 'Upper Liners'! does in the formula and the cells highlighted in the formula don't get the red/blue/green/purple box around it like on the Upper Liner sheet either