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Help vlookup left len match and right in a formula

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    Help vlookup left len match and right in a formula

    Hello, I need your help in decoding this excel formula. The formula is in J156 of a spreadsheet. I am familiar with Vlookup but at the basic level. Your help is greatly appreciated


    =VLOOKUP(LEFT(A156,LEN(A156)-2),compensation,MATCH(RIGHT(A156,2),SALSEC)+1, FALSE)

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    Re: Help vlookup left len match and right in a formula

    I am sorry. I posted the same information twice.

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    Re: Help vlookup left len match and right in a formula

    It happened due to slow performance by the forum, so it won't be an issue, I believe

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    Re: Help vlookup left len match and right in a formula

    Quote Originally Posted by :) Sixthsense :) View Post
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    In simple English, what is the formula saying?

    My guess. Go to a156,
    Display the left data
    takes off 2 characters

    Then match a156
    With the 2 last digits in compensation
    Display the result for exact match only.

    The formula was written by an ex
    -employee, but the results of the formula are incorrect

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    Re: Help vlookup left len match and right in a formula

    Show it in excel with expected output for better understanding

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