Get matching results in a cell

[Ashish Mathur]

Hi,

In range A2:A4, i have multiple text entries in each cell separated by comma and space (Please see image below). I have similar entries in range C2:C4. In range B2:B4, i want to see all matching items (items that exist in A2 and C2, A3 and C3 etc. I have solved it but i am sure there is a much better. In cell D2, i have this formula =TEXTSPLIT(A2,","). In cell I2, i have this formula =TEXTSPLIT(C2,","). In cell B2, i have this formula =TEXTJOIN(",",TRUE,FILTER(I2#,COUNTIF(D2#,I2#)=1)). I get the correct result in range B2:B4.

However, i want to solve this problem without using the helper columns which i have created in columns D and I. When i roll those formulas into the formula in cell B2, i get a #VALUE! error. Why am i getting this error and how can i resolve it?

Can somebody share a LAMBDA solution?

Thank you for your help.

 

[Peter_SSs]

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separated by comma and space (Please see image below).

When I look at the image, it looks like values are separated by comma only. Can you clarify the actual situation (&/or provide the sample data and expected results as outlined above)?

 

[Peter_SSs]

the best solution often varies by version.

So IF you have all the latest function, you could try this.

23 01 14.xlsm
	A	B	C
1
2	01,03,11,25	03	02,03,14
3	07,12,23,24,27	12,27	12,27
4	10,11	11	11,15,17,23
Common

Cell Formulas
Range	Formula
B2:B4	B2	=LET(a,TEXTSPLIT(A2,","),TEXTJOIN(",",1,IF(ISNUMBER(FIND(","&a&",",","&C2&",")),a,"")))

 

[Ashish Mathur]

So IF you have all the latest function, you could try this.

23 01 14.xlsm
	A	B	C
1
2	01,03,11,25	03	02,03,14
3	07,12,23,24,27	12,27	12,27
4	10,11	11	11,15,17,23
Common

Cell Formulas
Range	Formula
B2:B4	B2	=LET(a,TEXTSPLIT(A2,","),TEXTJOIN(",",1,IF(ISNUMBER(FIND(","&a&",",","&C2&",")),a,"")))

Thank you for your help. Nice formula.

 

[Peter_SSs]

You're welcome. Thanks for the follow-up.

But please don't forget this.

I suggest that you update your Account details (or click your user name at the top right of the forum) so helpers always know what Excel version(s) & platform(s) you are using as the best solution often varies by version. (Don’t forget to scroll down & ‘Save’)