Populating a code field with the description field

J

jimjr1

New Member
Joined
Sep 18, 2009
Messages
8
I have a list of codes and I want to populate the field next to it with the description of the code. I have the list of codes and descriptions in another table. How do I match them up?
 

Excel Facts

Create a Pivot Table on a Map
If your data has zip codes, postal codes, or city names, select the data and use Insert, 3D Map. (Found to right of chart icons).
Sort by date Sort by votes
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
  • Question
populate unit price dependent on area and codes selected.
Replies
3
Views
141
awoohaw
awoohaw
A
  • Question
Help with scanning barcodes into an excel invoice
2
Replies
12
Views
630
RoryA
RoryA
C
  • Question
Comparing 3 tables to a list of numbers, if match, return 4 columns worth of data on another tab
Replies
4
Views
97
alansidman
A
B
  • Solved
Populate Combo Box Based on Table Field
Replies
2
Views
223
BrittKnee
B
P
  • Question
Formula to find if the text in one field is available in another field.
Replies
1
Views
137
Anfinsen
A

Forum statistics

Threads
1,215,200
Messages
6,123,598
Members
449,109
Latest member
Sebas8956

Share this page

We've detected that you are using an adblocker.

We have a great community of people providing Excel help here, but the hosting costs are enormous. You can help keep this site running by allowing ads on MrExcel.com.
Allow Ads at MrExcel

Which adblocker are you using?

Disable AdBlock

Follow these easy steps to disable AdBlock

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the "Pause on this site" option.
Go back

Disable AdBlock Plus

Follow these easy steps to disable AdBlock Plus

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the toggle to disable it for "mrexcel.com".
Go back

Disable uBlock Origin

Follow these easy steps to disable uBlock Origin

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the "Power" button.
3)Click on the "Refresh" button.
Go back

Disable uBlock

Follow these easy steps to disable uBlock

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the "Power" button.
3)Click on the "Refresh" button.
Go back
Back
Top