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Search & lookup function in Data Validation

rrocker1405

rrocker1405

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Hi,

Am trying to use both search and lookup function in data validation but not able to use it. Any suggestions to use other combinations which can help me search a text and lookup for possible options to list values?

=IFERROR(LOOKUP(2;1/SEARCH(C3;a1:a20);b1:b20);"")

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards,
A!
 
Hi A!, I assume you are using this formula inside custom data validation as a rule. If so, data validation function must return TRUE / FALSE only.

Change it to NOT(ISERROR(LOOKUP(2;1/SEARCH(C3;a1:a20);b1:b20))) and try.
 
Thank you for the quick response, am trying to list the possible options using data validation if text matches in a list of column. Having true/false will not work.

I can use combo box to do this but i have to place as many as 100 of them. so was thinking if there is a easier way to do it using data validation.

Kind regards,
A!
 
If you are trying to have auto complete / partial match based on user input, use Active X combo box. If I misunderstood your question, please upload a sample file and explain what you are trying to do so I (or someone else) can guide you.
 
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