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how to match two columns and if there is a match, input something in a third column?

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    how to match two columns and if there is a match, input something in a third column?

    column a has zip codes.

    column b has zip codes.

    column c is blank. i want to input ZIP CODE MATCH in column c if the zip in column a is found in column b. how can i do this?

    thank you

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    Re: how to match two columns and if there is a match, input something in a third column?

    Assuming your data starts in row 1, try this in C1:
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    Re: how to match two columns and if there is a match, input something in a third column?

    Hi semantics

    In C1 put the following formula:
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    And copy down as far as required.
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