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Mojibure
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Apr 02, 2022
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How to tweek table array in Vlookup function

I want to apply Vlookup but lookup value is 314-645 and table array's first column has value GHJ-314-HTY-645-KPU
Now how can I tweek table array'first column data in formula itself because I cannot make change in table array sheet. This is use of very frequently so this takes lot of time if i copy table somewhere else and make changes into it.
Please suggest solution
Thanks in advance.
  • Mojibure I would go for INDEX and MATCH in stead of VLOOKUP, as demonstrated in the picture below:

    Of course, this assumes that the digits are always in the same spot within the larger string.

     

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    Riny_van_Eekelen
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    Mojibure I would go for INDEX and MATCH in stead of VLOOKUP, as demonstrated in the picture below:

    Of course, this assumes that the digits are always in the same spot within the larger string.

     

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      Mojibure
      Copper Contributor
      Thank you Riny.
      This looks awesome.

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