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How can I search a similar item - so stuck on this!

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    Question How can I search a similar item - so stuck on this!

    So I have a rather large excel spreadsheet with a list of items and their codes, eg:

    3652 Milk 1ltr
    6743 Milk 2ltr
    9287 Milk 3ltr
    7264 Cheese 200g
    7635 SC Cheese 120g

    I am trying to create something whereby I type one of the numbers into a cell (say F2) and in the cell next to it (say F3) it shows the product that I have typed. I have managed this with VLOOKUP.

    The issue I have is I want a formula that links to that first cell F2. I need in F4 for it then have an alternative product if the initial code is out of stock - so when I enter 3652 for Milk 1ltr it will say the alternative is 6743 Milk 2ltr or another brand of 1ltr.

    I am useless with this and have been trying for ages to create something.... Does anyone have any ideas how to work this out and what formula or functions to use? Thanks in advance!

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    Re: How can I search a similar item - so stuck on this!

    Welcome to the Forum, unfortunately:

    This is a duplicate post and as such does not comply with Rule 5 of our forum rules.
    http://www.excelforum.com/showthread.php?t=1084534
    Ben Van Johnson

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