Number Incrementing formula element

[SamanthaRaggett]

Hi

I am using the INDEX, INT and column to get my formula to move every 3 column when copying across.

I have used it before but this time i need to merge vlookup with it and i have errors popping up.

I am using this formula below to search for a value on a different sheet and then return the answer. 1) how do i get the vlookup to move to the next column when i move across? 2) how do i fix this formula so that i dont get REF! when i try to copy it across all the columns?

=INDEX(VLOOKUP($A$3,Table1,12,FALSE),INT((COLUMNS($J75:J75)-1)/3)+1)

I can email the doc if that would be easier.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Fluff]

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[SamanthaRaggett]

Hi & welcome to MrExcel.

Can you post a sample of your data, along with expected results.

MrExcel has a tool called “XL2BB” that lets you post samples of your data that will allow us to copy/paste it to our Excel spreadsheets, so we can work with the same copy of data that you are. Instructions on using this tool can be found here: XL2BB Add-in

Note that there is also a "Test Here” forum on this board. This is a place where you can test using this tool (or any other posting techniques that you want to test) before trying to use those tools in your actual posts.

Hi Thank you

I have tried to use the mini sheet but it keeps shutting down my excel. I have posted an image to explain better and will continue to try the mini sheet.

I would like to replace the (forecast!$l$238:$AV$238) section of the equation with a lookup as my data range in the forecast tab isn't always consistent and then the formula will read the incorrect value. I tried by using the formula above but got an error so not sure how to go about it now.

Dont worry about columns j & k as they are different formulas.

 

[Fluff]

What does your forecast sheet look like & which columns are you trying to return?

 

[SamanthaRaggett]

What does your forecast sheet look like & which columns are you trying to return?

Wow thank you for the speedy response

This is the forecast tab - each column represents the value for a week. So it would need to read 11 for column I (previous sheet) and 12 for column L (previous sheet). If that makes sense ? haha

 

[Fluff]

Ok, how about

=INDEX(Forecast!L238:AV238,MATCH("11",Forecast!L2:AV2,0))

 

[SamanthaRaggett]

Ok, how about

=INDEX(Forecast!L238:AV238,MATCH("11",Forecast!L2:AV2,0))

Hi, thank you.

Can i combine that with the INT and columns so that the formula skips two columns when i drag across? Will try now

 

[Fluff]

Try it like

=INDEX(Forecast!L238:AV238,MATCH(INT((COLUMNS($I2:I2)-1)/3)+1&"",Forecast!L2:AV2,0))

 

[SamanthaRaggett]

Try it like

=INDEX(Forecast!L238:AV238,MATCH(INT((COLUMNS($I2:I2)-1)/3)+1&"",Forecast!L2:AV2,0))

Thank you so much

 

[Fluff]

You're welcome & thanks for the feedback.