SUMIF for text

[bazsil,73]

I want the ability to search a range of cells on a separate tab but instead
of calculating the sum range I want it to enter the text in that range.

Each cell in the range will contain unique text (names) and there will be no
duplicates.

What I think I need is an if function that works similar to the sumif function

 

[Fred Smith]

You probably want Vlookup. There's a good explanation in Help. Post back if
you need more.

Regards,
Fred.

 

[Don Guillett]

If desired, send your file to my address below. I will only look if:
1. You send a copy of this message on an inserted sheet
2. You send a clear explanation of what you want
3. You send before/after examples and expected results.

 

[Dave Peterson]

It sounds like you want to use =vlookup() or =index(match()).

Debra Dalgleish has lots of notes:
http://www.contextures.com/xlFunctions02.html (for =vlookup())
and
http://www.contextures.com/xlFunctions03.html (for =index(match()))
and
http://contextures.com/xlFunctions02.html#Trouble

 

[bazsil,73]

Home Place a
South Place b
Chuck c
Janie d
Eighty e
Ansutz f
Riggin North g
Riggin South h
Rowe i
Booth j
Flora k
Extra 2 l
Extra 3 m
Extra 4 n

 

[Don Guillett]

It is still not clear what you want??

 

[bazsil,73]

The VLOOKUP achieved what I needed. Thanks.!