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    Formula to determine if an entry exists

    I have a database of 6 digit numbers in one column(let's say column A). I would like to put in a 6 digit number in a cell (b1)and have another cell (c1) give me a response as to whether that number exists in the database (Exists or Doesn't Exist). Unfortunately I am experiencing a brain fart and can't think of an appropriate formula.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    GWB
    Last edited by GuruWannaB; 07-21-2009 at 11:56 AM.

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    Re: Formula to determine if an entry exists

    You are looking for countif
    In cell C1:
    =countif($A$1:$A$10,B1)

    If it does exist then C1 will be greater than 0
    If it doesn't then C1 will equal 0

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    Re: Formula to determine if an entry exists

    Perfect...thank you...so simple...but I was too deep!

    Thanks again

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