Selecting value from column based on dropdown selection

Hi,

I have a planning sheet with several benchmark date columns. I have a single selection drop down column called Current Benchmark with each of the benchmark date columns included in the selection list. I am trying to create a formula so based on the drop down selected in Current Benchmark, the date of that benchmark will be pulled from the corresponding column. I want this so I can pull it into a report and post it on a Dashboard without needing to list every benchmark date. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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  • hollyconradsmith
    hollyconradsmith ✭✭✭✭
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    Hi @Chris Carter ,

    Are you able to provide a screenshot of the column names?

    I am thinking something like this nested if formula could work though:

    =if([current benchmark]@row="benchmark dropdown 1", benchmark1@row, if([current benchmark]@row="benchmark dropdown 2", benchmark2@row... etc ?

    Holly Conrad Smith

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