linking a cell containing text to another cell containing text / data

[gin2000]

Hi, I am looking for a formula to link a cell containing text to another
cell containing text / data.

Example: I have a list of 'countries' in Cell A1 (using data validation
- lists). In cell B1 I want to have the 'number of states per country'
automatically populate (corresponding to the country selected in cell
A1). Naturally, I will have to have a separate table somewhere on the
page that links the 2 fields.

My question is 'how do i go about linking the 2 fields?

Any help is much appreciated.
Gin

 

[Ardus Petus]

You could re-use your validation list
Say your countries are in D199
In E1:E99, enter the number of states of the country to the left

In B1, enter formula:
=VLOOKUP(A1,D1:E99,0)

HTH

 

[gin2000]

Hi AP,

Thanks for your response. I tried what you suggested but was not
successful. I was wondering if you could set up your formula in the
attached sheet.
Thanks again
Gin


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[Ardus Petus]

Why did you embed your workbook in a Word document?

Here is the corrected workbook: http://cjoint.com/?ftusOqmrk2

HTH

 

[gin2000]

Thanks AP it worked!

I couldn't attach an excel file so that's why I embedded i

 

[Ardus Petus]

You'd rather zip it.

Cheers,