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    create a unique list based on a specific phrase

    Hi again,

    I am trying to create a list that has unique values (again).

    I need specific information returned in a created list that is unique to the Value and based on the Description field.

    There can be duplicate Values each with varying Descriptions. When ALL the same Values have the Description equal to "Yes, it will work.", the returned list should return "Yes, it will work." Otherwise, i dont care what goes into the cell as long as it isnt "Yes, it will work."


    I have some fake data (on the left), with the created list (on the right) with what it should contain.

    Thanks for all the help!
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    Re: create a unique list based on a specific phrase

    Formula in D3

    =VLOOKUP(B3,$F$3:$G$14,2,0)

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    Re: create a unique list based on a specific phrase

    @ AlKey,
    I am sorry if was confusing. in my attached file, the chart on the right is what is supposed to be created.

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    Re: create a unique list based on a specific phrase

    Think your intents to isolate the problematic Values items could be served like this
    With your unique Values data running in F3 down,
    Put in say, E3:
    =IF(SUMPRODUCT(($B$3:$B$38=F3)*(TRIM($D$3:$D$38)<>"Yes, it will work"))>0,"x","")
    Copy down to flag all problematic Values items (as x)
    The TRIM is optional, but makes it more robust since we are checking text
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    Last edited by Max, Singapore; 10-29-2013 at 11:46 PM. Reason: Correction: Should be =F3 in the formula

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    Re: create a unique list based on a specific phrase

    Is it something like this?

    See Table 2
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    Re: create a unique list based on a specific phrase

    celebrating bit by bit! thanks Max

    also thanks AlKey!! thats it

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    Re: create a unique list based on a specific phrase

    You're welcome and thank you for your feedback. Please mark thread as "Solved" if your issue has been resolved. (Selecting Thread Tools-> Mark thread as Solved).

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    Re: create a unique list based on a specific phrase

    Sorry, it should be =F3 within the earlier formula

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    Re: create a unique list based on a specific phrase

    i figured that out when i was trying to integrate it into my data. thanks for coming back and noting the fix! very nice of you!

    if you can figure out my REAL problem... please put your brain to the test and take a look at this post.

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    Re: create a unique list based on a specific phrase

    Ok, I've thrown in a formulas play for you in this thread:
    Re: Challenging complex formula- unique count for multiple criteria on several levels

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