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    Looking for Same Individual with multiple records

    I am using a VLOOKUP function. The problem I face is ..

    In List 1:

    John Smith (ID 12345) has amount $500
    John Smith (ID 12345) has amount $1000


    In List 2:
    John Smith (ID 12345) has amount $1000
    John Smith (ID 12345) has amount $500


    When I complete my VLOOKUP, the result end us being:

    John Smith (ID 12345) $500
    John Smith (ID 12345) $500

    How do I avoid the above? it doesn't pick up the $1000

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    Re: Looking for Same Individual with multiple records

    To best describe or illustrate your problem you would be better off attaching a dummy workbook, the workbook should contain the same structure and some dummy data of the same type as the type you have in your real workbook - so, if a cell contains numbers & letters in this format abc-123 then that should be reflected in the dummy workbook.

    If needed supply a before and after sheet in the workbook so the person helping you can see what you are trying to achieve.


    VLOOKUP won't return multiple results - you will need to use an alternative approach, which will depend largely on seeing a more substantial data set - and understanding exactly what it is that your trying to achieve in terms of end-goal.

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