Display 2 or more rows of data for comparison

[pigpuncher]

I have a database with 65536 rows and A-BZ columns

What I am wanting to do is, on another worksheet be able to select identifying data from one or more columns from the database but have it display the entire row.

For example

WCP28 SX

WCP28 TX

WCT36 SX

WCT36 TX

In this example I would like to, on another worksheet, be able to create a drop down where I could select WCP28 and it would show me both the TX and SX row. Or I would like to be able to select WCP28 SX and WCT36 SX and see the rows next to each other. If it were for me I would just use the auto filter and manually compare but this is for somebody even less inclined than I am. All input is greatly appreciated.

[alansidman]

I suggest you upload a small sample of the type of data you are working with.

Attach a sample workbook. Make sure there is just enough data to make it clear what is needed. Include a BEFORE sheet and an AFTER sheet in the workbook if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate. Make sure your desired results are demonstrated, mock them up manually if needed. Remember to desensitize the data.

Click on GO ADVANCED and use the paperclip icon to open the upload window.

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[pigpuncher]

Here is what I am going for.

[alansidman]

What you are looking to do is called cascading combo boxes or sometime dependent combo boxes. Debra Dalgleish has a great tutorial on this. Her it is. Give this a try and post back with questions.

http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal02.html

[pigpuncher]

Thank you very much!

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