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Numbers - formula to pick data

I need a cell to take a number I input between 1 and 25.

On the basis of that input, another cell must lookup what that number represents from a list elsewhere.


So for example, I input "20" into cell A1.

Cell A2 must then display "57,000" where it makes reference to a predetermined static list of 1-25 equaling specific numbers. Ideally, this is on a second sheet, unseen by the user.


Is that possible in Apple Numbers?

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14

Posted on Apr 24, 2020 8:45 AM

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Posted on Apr 24, 2020 9:32 AM

yes.


create a table that contains the translation:

make the first row a header row. I made up entries in the column B except for the entry on 20 which you already shared should result in 57000


Make sure to name the table "Trans" (name is not important bu I was using this to mean "translation"



then in a separate table:


enter the value in column A


then in cell B2 enter the formula:

=VLOOKUP(A2, Trans::A:B, 2, 0)



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Apr 24, 2020 9:32 AM in response to Chris Hopkins

yes.


create a table that contains the translation:

make the first row a header row. I made up entries in the column B except for the entry on 20 which you already shared should result in 57000


Make sure to name the table "Trans" (name is not important bu I was using this to mean "translation"



then in a separate table:


enter the value in column A


then in cell B2 enter the formula:

=VLOOKUP(A2, Trans::A:B, 2, 0)



Numbers - formula to pick data

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