Using list or macros to input predetermined values

[Simmo86]

Hi, I'm not too familiar with the use of macros, and I'm not sure I need to
use them in this case. However, I am looking to essentially create a single
list that inputs values across a range of cells (across columns). For
example, consider a table of values:

A 1 13
B 5 10
C 2 7

I would like to create a spreadsheet containing a cell with a list, where I
can select the row A,B or C - and the adjacent values will automatically be
entered. (ie. select B from a list, and 5 10 appear (calling from a
preconstructed table).

I'm sure there are a number of ways, which is the simplest? Cheers.

 

[Jacob Skaria]

Please refer

http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal13.html

 

[Simmo86]

Thanks, but that method requires several lists for each column. I probably
didn't do a very good job describing my objective. I'm hoping to just be able
to select one category from a list, which then outputs corresponding values
in the adjacent columns. For example, I want to select the type of shape from
a list, and the number of corners and lines will appear in the adjacent
columns - I select triangle in A1, 3 and 3 appear in B1 and C1 respectively.

 

[Jacob Skaria]

Suppose you have the data in the range A1:C10. Suppose you create the list in
ColD..and in D1 you select the first entry. Use the below formulas in E1 and
F1 to populate the other data.

D1 = A
E1 =VLOOKUP($D1,$A$1:$C$10,2)
F1 =VLOOKUP($D1,$A$1:$C$10,3)

 

[Simmo86]

Thanks Jacob! I've almost got it working. The only problem I'm experiencing
now, is that the categories in the list begin with a number which I think is
confusing the VLOOKUP function. Is this possible? I noticed if I changed the
categories to start with letters it would work, but this is not acceptable in
this case. Is there anyway around this?

 

[Jacob Skaria]

Use FALSE as the last argument. This is a logical value that specifies
whether you want VLOOKUP to find an exact match or an approximate match. If
FALSE, VLOOKUP will only find an exact match

E1 =VLOOKUP($D1,$A$1:$C$10,2,FALSE)
F1 =VLOOKUP($D1,$A$1:$C$10,3,FALSE)


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