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If starts with number perform one if statement, if starts with letter run a different

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    If starts with number perform one if statement, if starts with letter run a different

    Hi guys,
    I have the following formula in cell S2.

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    I need to run the formula above if the value in R2 starts with a letter, and the formula below if it starts with a number:

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    But I need it all to be in one long formula.

    Many thanks,

    Luke

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    Re: If starts with number perform one if statement, if starts with letter run a different

    =if(ISNUMBER(--LEFT(R2)),IFERROR(VLOOKUP(R2,leveltopoints,2,0),""),IFERROR(VLOOKUP(R2,gradetopoints,2,0),""))
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