How to modify Vlookup to return value without commas

[logi_non_tech]

I have this issue: I am using Vlookup to retrieve data from multiple cells with multiple Vlookup ex.:

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and so on.

So the return value is something like: John, Mery, Sam, Raf, Tray, Sarah.

However at times the value in a cell does not exist (is empty) and the return Vlookup is something like this: John, , ,Sam, , ,.

I would like to see something like: John, Sam

How do i tell excel not to show the commas if the cell is empty? (or to skip that cells if empty)

[6StringJazzer]

Welcome to the Forum logi_non_tech !

A straightforward way is to string a bunch of tests together:

IF(Vlookup (A1, A3:K20, 2, 0)="","",Vlookup (A1, A3:K20, 2, 0)&",") & ........

What is the empty cell you're referring to? The value in A1, or the lookup value in A:K? Depending on what your data looks like this might work:

IF(A1="","",Vlookup (A1, A3:K20, 2, 0)&",") & ........

[logi_non_tech]

Hi 6StringJazzer,
thank you for your reply.

I am quite new to excel formula, I am not sure I understand what you mean.

Can you elaborate a little bit more?

[6StringJazzer]

Use this formula:

=IF(VLOOKUP(A1,A3:K20,2,0)="","",VLOOKUP(A1,A3:K20,2,0)&",")&IF(VLOOKUP(A1,A3:K20,3,0)="","",VLOOKUP(A1,A3:K20,3,0)&",")&IF(VLOOKUP(A1,A3:K20,4,0)="","",VLOOKUP(A1,A3:K20,4,0)&",")&IF(VLOOKUP(A1,A3:K20,5,0)="","",VLOOKUP(A1,A3:K20,5,0)&",")&VLOOKUP(A1,A3:K20,6,0)

If that does not do what you need then please attach a file with sample data, but do not include private data. The paper clip icon does not work for attachments. Instead, under the text box where you type your reply click the Go Advanced button. On the next screen scroll down and click on Manage Attachments, which will show a pop-up window to Select and Upload a file. Then close the window.

[logi_non_tech]

I tried, it did not work, i continue to have the results like John, , Mery, , , , Sam, Oliver, , , Sarah, Tom,...

[AliGW]

Will you please attach a sample Excel workbook? We are not able to work with or manipulate a picture of one and nobody wants to have to recreate your data from scratch.

1. Make sure that your sample data are REPRESENTATIVE of your real data. The use of unrepresentative data is very frustrating and can lead to long delays in reaching a solution.

2. Make sure that your desired results are also shown (mock up the results manually).

3. Make sure that all confidential data is removed or replaced with dummy data first (e.g. names, addresses, E-mails, etc.).

4. Try to avoid using merged cells as they cause lots of problems.

Unfortunately the attachment icon doesn't work at the moment, so to attach an Excel file you have to do the following: just before posting, scroll down to Go Advanced and then scroll down to Manage Attachments. Now follow the instructions at the top of that screen.

Please pay particular attention to point 2 (above): without an idea of your intended outcomes, it is often very difficult to offer appropriate advice.

[logi_non_tech]

Sure, here it is:

[AliGW]

Nope ... Nothing yet!

[logi_non_tech]

The uploader is not working, and it does not let me post a link either

[logi_non_tech]

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[logi_non_tech]

See if this works

[Glenn Kennedy]

Never mind.... Try this out:

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see sheet

I didn't use your exact ranges as this makes the point suffiiciently clearly.

[logi_non_tech]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!! it worked!!!!!

[logi_non_tech]

Just for me to understand what do parameters after if() mean? is it something like once the IF does not find any value, move to th enext cell?

[Glenn Kennedy]

If the result of the formula is anything other than 0, then add a comma and a space, otherwise add nothing. THEN move on to the next cell.

You're welcome.

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[logi_non_tech]

Thanks, just a simple question to learn a little more: why then I need to add the first part to it?

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and not simply

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?

[Glenn Kennedy]

because the result of that will either be a comma/space.... or nothing at all.