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    Lightbulb Creating cells dependent on a drop-down list

    I'm looking to create a simple table of items. We'll tall this Table A. The cells in the first column of Table A are a list (using data validation) redtricted to the first column of another table, called Table B. Here's what I want to do: When I select an item from the list in Table A, I want the cells to the right of that cell in Table A to adopt the values corresponding to that selection in Table B. In a sense, I'm looking to make a database in Table B of say 1000 rows/entrys, and to be able to call upon those values by selecting them from a dropdown list.

    I've already tried the IF() command, but it is laborious, and limits me to 7 entries.

    I've attached the file if that helps with some sample entries. It will make it more clear what I'm trying to describe.
    Calc template.xlsx

    Here's a picture for ease:
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    Thank-you!

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    Re: Creating cells dependent on a drop-down list

    Try this in B2 and drag to the right

    =VLOOKUP($A2,$A$7:$F$21,COLUMN(B1),0)
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    Re: Creating cells dependent on a drop-down list

    Thank-you jefferybrown!

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    Re: Creating cells dependent on a drop-down list

    You're very welcome FraserP...glad you got it all sorted out and thanks for the feedback

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