Can you do a VLookup from a Drop Down column

MRosko02

Hey there! I am trying to create a VLOOKUP for an assigned task based on a person's role. It says "Incorrect Argument" Is this because the reference row is a drop down list?

Thanks! Marlo

Andrée Starå

Hi @MRosko02

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Can you share some screenshots? (Delete/replace any confidential/sensitive information before sharing) That would make it easier to help.

I hope that helps!

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MRosko02

Genevieve P.

Hi @MRosko02

I would suggest using an INDEX(MATCH combination instead of a VLOOKUP. The structure for that type of formula is like so:

=INDEX({Column to return}, MATCH("Matching Value", {Column with value to match}, 0))

Can you explain what columns you want to look into for matching values, and what column data you want to bring back? What's your specific criteria? It would be helpful to see the formula you've tried to use, as well.

Thanks!

Genevieve

MRosko02

@Genevieve P. I want the task list to lookup the Area / Function field and return who is assigned to.

Genevieve P.

Hi @MRosko02

In that case, try something like this:

=INDEX({Assigned To Sheet 1}, MATCH([Area / Function]@row, {Area / Function Column Sheet 1}, 0))

Check out this Help Article for more information:

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2482647-cross-sheet-formula-combinations#toc-lookup-one-cell-using-a-matching-value

Cheers,

Genevieve

MRosko02

@Genevieve P. I get a No Match Error

This is how i entered it. I am referencing another sheet

=INDEX({New Contract Start-Up Contacts Range 1}, MATCH([Area / Function]@row, {New Contract Strat-Up Contacts Range 3}, 0))

MRosko02

@Genevieve P. Actually I see the error. The Area or Function did not match. Thank you!

Genevieve P.

Hi @MRosko02

That error indicates that the {range 3} can't find what you have typed in [Area / Function]@row

Just to test and see if the formula can find the same matching value, can you try:

=COUNTIF({New Contract Strat-Up Contacts Range 3}, [Area / Function]@row)

It would be helpful if we could see another screen capture with the formula open, showing the cell you're referencing and the text there. Let me know if this makes sense and helps!

Cheers,

Genevieve

Genevieve P.

Haha I typed too soon! 🙂

Glad you figured it out.