Lonemascot
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I have a problem trying to create a data validation list from matching data in an adjacent cell to an unsorted 2 column list on another sheet.
First sheet - Reference column A to return column B
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Due to the nature of this sheet it is not practical to sort the ROOM column
Second sheet
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Eg. The data validation list drop down in cell B2 should firstly look at A2 and then go to sheet one, look down column A and all the cell contents that match with Sh2 A2 populate my list. i.e. The list should only contain “Rear” and “Rear left” as options.
Had column A in sheet 1 been sorted then I could have used a combination of OFFSET, MATCH and COUNTIF to return my list. I'm at a loss to find an alternative solution on unsorted data.
Any help or pointers would be really appreciated.
First sheet - Reference column A to return column B
| A | B |
1 | ROOM | ELEVATION |
2 | Study | Rear |
3 | Living room | front |
4 | Study | Rear left |
5 | Dining | Right |
6 | Dining | Front right |
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Due to the nature of this sheet it is not practical to sort the ROOM column
Second sheet
| A | B |
1 | ROOM | LIST OF WALLS |
2 | Study | Rear Rear left |
3 | Dining | Right Front right |
4 | Living room | Front |
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Eg. The data validation list drop down in cell B2 should firstly look at A2 and then go to sheet one, look down column A and all the cell contents that match with Sh2 A2 populate my list. i.e. The list should only contain “Rear” and “Rear left” as options.
Had column A in sheet 1 been sorted then I could have used a combination of OFFSET, MATCH and COUNTIF to return my list. I'm at a loss to find an alternative solution on unsorted data.
Any help or pointers would be really appreciated.