How do I assign a numeric value to text? IE cell = yes then 1

[Guest]

I am trying to create a simple list in a cell: YES or NO. Then I want to
sum the row of YES or NO's. If I can assign a value of 1 to YES and 0 to NO
I can do the math. Not sure how to assign a numeric value to a short list of
text in a cell to enable this math operation.

 

[Guest]

Try something like this:

With
A1:A20 containing "Yes" and "No" values

This formula returns the count of "Yes" values
B1: =COUNTIF(A1:A20,"Yes")

Does that help?
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Regards,
Ron

XL2002, WinXP

 

[Guest]

Hi Ron,

Thank you very much. Works great. May I ask you a second related question?

Randy

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the feedback......I'm glad you could use that.

Regarding:

May I ask you a second related question?

Of course! What's the question?

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Regards,
Ron

XL2002, WinXP

 

[Guest]

In the same row (where there are cells with YES and NO values) I would like
to incorporate a value from text in one additional cell. In that cell I've
build a list with three word values: SIMPLE STANDARD or COMPLEX. If that
cell is blank it should count as 0 similar to the blank or" NO" cell from
before. But if the word in that cell is SIMPLE is should count as 1, if
STANDARD then 2, but if COMPLEX s/b 1 again....same as SIMPLE.

Any ideas?

 

[Guest]

Maybe something like this?:

For a value, or blank, in A1

B1: =LOOKUP(A1&"",{"","Complex","Simple","Standard"},{0,1,1,2})
Note: The list within the first set of braces { } must be in ascending sort
order

OR
Alternatively, if there will be more than a few of these formulas you should
drive the values via a table.

Example:
F1:F3 contains this list
Complex
Simple
Standard

G1:G3 contains this list
1
1
2

B1: =SUMPRODUCT(COUNTIF(A1,$F$1:$F$3)*$G$1:$G$3)
Note: That may not be a standard solution, but it is durable against
non-list entries, blanks, and numbers.

Is that something you can work with?
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Regards,
Ron

XL2002, WinXP

 

[Guest]

Ron,

That is absolutely terrific. Thank you. I will apply this to my sheet and
it will be much improved.

Thank you sir!

Randy

PS Let me know if I can do anything more to attach positive feedback to you.

 

[Guest]

PS Let me know if I can do anything more to attach positive feedback to you.

Honestly, Randy, your appreciation is reward enough. Thanks for the kind
words.

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Sincerely,
Ron

XL2002, WinXP