Lookup up value from list

[2077delta]

I have a two column table with column one (Search Value) have a unique list of names and column two (Return Value) having a return value for each of those names. I would like to know if there is a formula that can look at a cell containing text, and if one of the unique names in column one of my table is contained within the text of that cell, will then it will return the associated value in column two. The cell will never contain more than one item listed in column one of my table.

 

[etaf]

try
=INDEX($B$2:$B$101,MATCH(1,COUNTIF(G2,"*"&A$2:$A$101&"*"),0))

Book13
	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1
2	fred	1a					this is fred and his	1a
3	harry	2a
4	john	3a
5	sally	4
6	sue	5
Sheet1

Cell Formulas
Range	Formula
H2	H2	=INDEX($B$2:$B$101,MATCH(1,COUNTIF(G2,"*"&A$2:$A$101&"*"),0))

i have not copied all your data into example

Note: Images are difficult to see , and also requires that I input all the data myself, which means I may make an error, which is very time consuming, and from my point of view less likely to get a response, if a complicated spreadsheet. Plus we cannot see any of the formulas used.

Therefore -

A SMALL sample spreadsheet, around 10-20 rows, would help a lot here, with all sensitive data removed, and expected results mocked up and manually entered, with a few notes of explanation.

This will possibly enable a quicker and more accurate solution for you.

MrExcel has a tool called “XL2BB” that lets you post samples of your data and will allow us to copy/paste your sample data into our Excel spreadsheets, saving a lot of time.

XL2BB - Excel Range to BBCode

Excel 'mini-sheet' in messages - XL2BB Although experts prefer to read your description and question instead of working in your actual file to solve your problem, there are times that it is difficult to explain an issue without providing actual...

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You can also test to see if it works ok, in the "Test Here" forum.

Test Here

Use this forum to test your signature, learn bbcode, smilies, XL2BB, etc. Threads in this forum are automatically deleted after no replies for seven (7) days

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OR if you cannot get XL2BB to work, or have restrictions on your PC

then put the sample spreadsheet onto a share

I only tend to goto OneDrive, Dropbox or google docs , as I'm never certain of other random share sites and possible virus.
Please make sure you have a representative data sample and also that the data has been desensitised, remember this site is open to anyone with internet access to see - so any sensitive / personal data should be removed

Make sure you set any share or google to share to everyone

 

[2077delta]

try
=INDEX($B$2:$B$101,MATCH(1,COUNTIF(G2,"*"&A$2:$A$101&"*"),0))

Book13
	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1
2	fred	1a					this is fred and his	1a
3	harry	2a
4	john	3a
5	sally	4
6	sue	5
Sheet1

Cell Formulas
Range	Formula
H2	H2	=INDEX($B$2:$B$101,MATCH(1,COUNTIF(G2,"*"&A$2:$A$101&"*"),0))

i have not copied all your data into example

Note: Images are difficult to see , and also requires that I input all the data myself, which means I may make an error, which is very time consuming, and from my point of view less likely to get a response, if a complicated spreadsheet. Plus we cannot see any of the formulas used.

Therefore -

A SMALL sample spreadsheet, around 10-20 rows, would help a lot here, with all sensitive data removed, and expected results mocked up and manually entered, with a few notes of explanation.

This will possibly enable a quicker and more accurate solution for you.

MrExcel has a tool called “XL2BB” that lets you post samples of your data and will allow us to copy/paste your sample data into our Excel spreadsheets, saving a lot of time.

XL2BB - Excel Range to BBCode

Excel 'mini-sheet' in messages - XL2BB Although experts prefer to read your description and question instead of working in your actual file to solve your problem, there are times that it is difficult to explain an issue without providing actual...

www.mrexcel.com

You can also test to see if it works ok, in the "Test Here" forum.

Test Here

Use this forum to test your signature, learn bbcode, smilies, XL2BB, etc. Threads in this forum are automatically deleted after no replies for seven (7) days

www.mrexcel.com

OR if you cannot get XL2BB to work, or have restrictions on your PC

then put the sample spreadsheet onto a share

I only tend to goto OneDrive, Dropbox or google docs , as I'm never certain of other random share sites and possible virus.
Please make sure you have a representative data sample and also that the data has been desensitised, remember this site is open to anyone with internet access to see - so any sensitive / personal data should be removed

Make sure you set any share or google to share to everyone

That worked, and it is so simple. Thank you!

 

[Peter_SSs]

I suggest that you update your Account details (or click your user name at the top right of the forum) so helpers always know what Excel version(s) & platform(s) you are using as the best solution often varies by version. (Don’t forget to scroll down & ‘Save’)

Since you appear to have a formal Excel table to lookup in, you can use table nomenclature so the the search and return ranges automatically expand/contract with the table. That saves having to either change the ranges if the lookup table gets bigger or deciding how big the ranges need to be to be sure to always be big enough.
In cell I2 below I have adapted @etaf's formula to that table nomenclature in case you are interested in doing it that way.

In cell H2 I have offered an alternative that may be of interest if your Excel version (refer my first paragraph above) that has the FILTER function.

2077delta.xlsm
	A	B	C				G	H	I
1	Search	Return
2	fred	1a					this is fred and his	1a	1a
3	harry	2a
4	john	3a
5	sally	4
6	sue	5
7
8
Sheet1

Cell Formulas
Range	Formula
H2	H2	=FILTER(Table1[Return],ISNUMBER(SEARCH(Table1[Search],G2)),"")
I2	I2	=INDEX(Table1[Return],MATCH(1,COUNTIF(G2,"*"&Table1[Search]&"*"),0))