I have have three excel columns: "description" and "usage" is in sheet 1, "descr and usage" in sheet 2.
Description and usage is combined to one sheet and it is seperated with either a title ("Description:" and "Usage") or with a Entertab.
Description always starts with a small letter (Excel when starting with a name) and description always starts with a capital letter.
Sometimes the description ends with a period and sometimes not.
These columns are part of a very big and old file. Some of the data has been manually inserted when the IT-system was first implemented, this is why there is so many inconsistensy.
Now I want to make an automatically comparison, but I dont know how to handle all the inconsistency, how do I do?
partial code:
s$= cells.value
while right(s,1)=" "
s=left(s,len(s)-1)
wend
s = ucase( left(s,1) ) & right(s,len(s)-1)
cells.value = s
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I need to find or get password from below Excel data based on combination of Fname and Lname. I tried to use Index Match with multiple criteria but it seems to be not working. I need this formula in VBA only, not Excel formulas.
Screenshot below refers.
If you don't have Office 365, then enter formula in first cell (here, D3) and press 'ctrl', 'shift', 'enter'. Otherwise simply enter and press enter (spill effect will take care of rest).
Caveat/disclaimer: FName + SName is relatively 'weak' lookup - given two individuals can have same first and last name, or the 'database' containing all pw's may include names with initials, spelling inconsistency, Title (Mr/Mrs). The solution proposed here does 'light weight' format adjustment (using 'Proper'), if you are convinced/satisfied re: both lists containing consistent formatting, you can drop this component of the equation (i.e. remove Proper and assoc. brackets as req.).
Function
=IFERROR(INDEX($K$3:$K$8,MATCH(PROPER(B3:B8&C3:C8),PROPER(I3:I8&J3:J8),0)),"NOT FOUND!")
Screenshot:
Linked sheet here for your convenience.
So I'm either being too specific, or not searching well enough, because I can't find anything that answers my question. So I came here for help. Here is the situation:
I have an excel sheet, let's call it "CustomerCodeReference", that has a column (A) of Customer Codes (I.E. A2001, A2002, B3900, Q2838, etc, these are NOT necessarily in order) About 3000 of them, and in the next column over (B), I have the group that code represents (I.E. Accounts Primary, Accounts Secondary, Admin Group, User Group, just different names and etc.)
Now, from our company server I can export a spreadsheet of reports from customers, but the problem is, they are labelled by customer code, + a report serial number. The sheet exports as several columns, but one of the columns (G) contains the Customer code and serial number, and each row is a report, sometimes hundreds depending on the date range set. So keeping with the example, let's say it's a report from "Accounts Primary" It's labelled A2001234567 (where everything after the customer code of 'A2001' is the report serial number) sometimes, the report may be from several customers, so that column may have more than one code+SN in it per row.
Given that I have thousands of these codes and groups, is there some macro I can create that every time I export the spreadsheet of reports, I can maybe copy over the "CustomerCodeReference" sheet, and have it automatically search the column of customer codes and SNs, then either replace the code with the actual name, or place the actual name in another (empty) row further back. So I can basically easily reference whose report it is without having to look up the code each time?
I realize I will need to do this in VBA, as there is no formula I can think of that will work.
I have some pro's I think going for me:
-I already have the Master code list, so even though there are thousands of codes, they are all listed in Column A, and the actual name of group they reference is in column B.
-The codes are consistent, a letter, followed by 4 numbers, so always 5 characters long.
-When pulling the report, it always names the worksheet "Customer Reports" so it's easy to reference
These are constants. So I need the actual customer name to either replace the code (while leaving the serial number intact) or if easier, add the actual name to the next empty column on the same row. I also might need to share this with coworkers, so basically just send them the "CustomerCodeReference" sheet and when they add it to all their pulled spreadsheets, it does the same thing. (Macros will be enabled, so no worries there)
Is this too complicated an idea? or can I pull it off? Thanks in advance for the help!
EDIT: I apologize, I complete forgot to attach any sort of code. Here is what I have come up with in VBA, but not sure if I am on the right track as it does not complete the replacement, and I can't quite get it to add values in next available empty cell.
Sub replaceStringInCell()
'declaring my sheet I want to change change customer codes in
Dim CustomerCodes As Range
'declaring strings I will be replacing and with what I will be replacing them
Dim ReportNumbers As Range
Dim CustomerNames As Range
'identifying column I am working to replace, also trying to shoot for next empty column
Set CustomerCodes = PulledReports.Worksheets("Customer Reports").Range("G:G")
'specifying my strings
ReportNumbers = PulledReports.Worksheets("Customer Reports").Range("G:G")
myReplacementString = PulledReports.Worksheets("Customer Code Reference").Range("A:A")
'replace string in cell
CustomerCodes.Value = Replace(Expression:=CustomerCodes.Value, Find:=ReportNumbers, Replace:=CustomerNames)
End Sub
This should do the trick:
Sub stack_overflow()
Dim cust As Worksheet
Dim ref As Worksheet
Set cust = ActiveWorkbook.Worksheets("Customer Reports")
Set ref = ActiveWorkbook.Worksheets("Customer Code Reference")
'Finding next empty column
Dim column As Integer
column = cust.UsedRange.Columns.column + 1
'Filling this columns
For Each cell In cust.Range("G2:G" & cust.Cells(Rows.Count, "G").End(xlUp).Row)
cust.Cells(cell.Row, column).Value = Application.WorksheetFunction.VLookup(Left(cell.Value, 5), _
ref.Range("A2:B" & ref.Cells(Rows.Count, "B").End(xlUp).Row), 2, False)
Next cell
End Sub
I am looking for a VBA script that will help me find certain keywords in a cell and if found highlight the entire row. Below are my requirements:
I have a database of words eg hell, get out, shut up, don't you dare etc. I need a macro to search the data in column "E" of excel and in case any of the cell in column "E" contains any word listed in the database (irrespective of the case of the word upper or lower)the entire row is highlighted. The word can be in the beginning, middle or end of the cell and the macro should be able to find that word and highlight the column.
Seeking help from all VBA masters for this.
You can do this with conditional formatting, instead of VBA.
Conditional formatting works by applying a 'second formula' to a given cell. If the 'second formula' results in TRUE, then special formatting conditions can be applied.
EXAMPLE CONDITIONAL FORMATTING
For example, if you have a single column of Data, A:A, and you want to check if that column has the exact string "hello world", you could add a conditional format [Home ribbon, Styles section, Conditional Formatting] that turns a cell yellow with this formula:
=$A1="hello world"
This will only result in TRUE if the cell in column A at that row equals exactly "hello world" [note that Column A has an absolute-reference $, and row 1 does not, so row 1 is relative to the position of the cell in the condiitonal format rule].
To check to see if any row in column A includes hellow world, we need to add a SEARCH function, which checks to see if a small search string is inside of a larger string:
=SEARCH("hello world",$A1)>0
Because SEARCH by default returns the first character in a larger string that matches the search term (and if it finds nothing, it returns #N/A), we check to see if our search for "hello world" in column A returns a number.
SEARCHING MULTIPLE COLUMNS
Now, to see if ANY column, say from A-D, includes "hello world", we concatenate each value of each column so that it gives us a single string, which we can search through for "hello world", like so:
=SEARCH("hello world",$A1&$B1&$C1&$D1)>0
This will first create a single string, equal to A1 & B1 & C1 & D1 all in a row. Then it will search that newly created string to see if "hello world" is inside it, and return a number value if it is.
ARRAY FORMULA BASICS
Finally, we need to do the tricky part - searching for multiple terms instead of just "hello world". This is called an Array Formula. An array formula works by performing a single operation on multiple cells, and then returning multiple results in an Array. In an Excel sheet, an array formula must be confirmed with CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER (instead of just ENTER), but in conditional formatting, you actually don't need to do anything special - it will recognize an array formula without a special command.
As an example of conditional formatting, see this example, which checks whether any value from A1:A5 = 10, and if it does, it gives us the value in B1:B5:
=IF(A1:A5=10,B1:B5,"")
Remember in Excel on a worksheet, this would be confirmed by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER. If you do test this, it will give you the following result, assuming A2 = 10 and A5 = 10:
={"";B2;"";"";B5}
This result would actually be hidden, because Excel can't "collapse" an array function on its own. So assume column B had values, and we actually want to sum them together. We would then wrap the Array formula in a SUM function:
=SUM(IF(A1:A5=10,B1:B5,""))
As you can see if you test this, we have actually created our own SUMIF function, using Array formulas instead of the built-in SUMIF.
SEARCHING FOR MULTIPLE TERMS WITH ARRAY FORMULAS
So now we apply these principles to the conditional formatting, to create an array formula which will check our concatenated 'NEW STRING' for any number of provided terms, as follow [Assumes the search terms are typed into cells E1:E10]:
=SUM(SEARCH($E$1:$E$10,$A1&$B1&$C1&$D1)>0)
This formula can be placed as a conditional formatting rule which reaches all of A:D. Set the rule to highlight / change format in whatever way you like.
I seem to have a problem and currently have not found a solution to it, which is why I address this question to you:
Each day I have a list of invoices and orders coming from different suppliers, and the orders are based on part numbers and types.
This list is imported as text and then goes through a macro I made, to arrange everything in cells.
I also need to go through some steps to format this list based on the type of order (ex: windshield, carpets, wheels, etc ). what I usually do is to filter everything and select the order type that I am interested, and then copy on the same row cells with text and formulas from another worksheet, named "template", which is a list of conditions .
Since it varies from day to day, it may not necessarily contain all part types, which is I couldn't use a macro, and I have to continue by hand, and sometimes the list exceeds 200-300 lines.
To give you an example, if E2 has "windshield" I copy in M2 to Q2 a selection of cells from "Template" (M2 to Q2), if "carpets" I copy M3 to Q3, and so on. the list of conditions is around 15 - 20 rows, and sometimes 2 conditions may apply (if order exceeds $5000 I mark it red, if overdue I bold everything, etc) but mainly I copy based on text in coll E.
If this could be copied into a macro, I would really appreciate it, as I need to take some steps every time, like auto-fit, copy header, format the amounts as number (from text), change text color based on order type, etc, and this too takes time.
I hope this information is enough to make an idea about this, and if not, I could post an example of the list I have to work with.
Many thanks in advance for your support
Use Application.Worksheetfunction.Match to find in which row in Template the to-be-copied cells can be found, then copy range M-Q for this row and paste in your file
You are asking too much in one question to get help here. We are best at single issue questions. The text and code below is intended you give you some ideas. If your code does not work, post the relevant part here and explain the difference between what it does and what you want it to do.
The problems you mention do not sound difficult. I would expect basic VBA to be enough to get you started. Are you looking for bits of relevant code without learning VBA. If you are, this is a big mistake. Search the web for "Excel VBA tutorial" or visit a large library and review their Excel VBA Primers. There are many tutorials and books to choose from so select one that is right for you. The time spent learning the basics will quickly repay itself.
Dim RowCrnt As Long
Dim RowLast As Long
With Worksheets("xxxx")
RowLast = .Cells(Rows.Count,"E").End(xlUp).Row
For RowCrnt = 2 to RowLast
' Code to process each row goes here
Next
End With
The above is probably the structure of your code. The For loop will examine each row in turn which will allow you to take relevant actions.
I have used "E" as a column letter because your question suggests column "E" is the most important. However, code that references columns in this way can be very confusing. Worse, if the column positions change, you will have to work carefully through your code changing the column letters. Better to have some statements at the top like this:
Const ColDate As String = "A"
Const ColAmtInv As string = "B"
Const ColAmtPaid As string = "C"
Const ColProdType As String = "E"
With these constants every reference to a column uses a name not a letter. The code is easier to read and, if a column moves, one change to the constant statement will fix the problem.
The Select Case statement is useful:
Select Case .Cells(RowCrnt, ColProdType).Value
Case "carpets"
' code for carpets
Case "windshield"
' code for carpets
Case Else
' Unknown product type
.Cells(RowCrnt, ColProdType).Font.Color = RGB(255, 0, 0)
End Select
You can have a string of If statements so multiple actions can occur on a single row:
If DateAdd("m", 1, .Cells(RowCrnt,ColDate).Value) < Now() And _
.Cells(RowCrnt,ColAmtInv).Value) > .Cells(RowCrnt,ColAmtPaid).Value Then
' Invoice overdue
.Rows(RowCrnt).Font.Bold = True
End If
If .Cells(RowCrnt,ColAmtInv).Value) > 5000 Then
' Large invoice
.Rows(RowCrnt).Font.Color = RGB(255, 0, 0)
End If
You do not have to write the entire macro in one go. If most action is because of the product type then try that first.
Hope this helps get you started.
I want to create a makro in Excel which performs - after pressing a button - the below. I attached some dummy data that is formatted like the actual sheet.
There are several data blocks that are seperated by headlines in Sheet 1. From these headlines, I want to get a string of numbers and put it into column S for each line with data below that heading. In line 6 the heading says "2000", thus lines 8-19 should have a "2000" in column S and so on. The number I want to get is always after the word "Monthlyaccount" but the lenght of the number can be different - from 1 to 7 digits.
For lines where no data is given (data lines might be recognized by looking if in A is a valid date given) there should just be "ERR" instead of the number.
Can anyone help out?
Thanks so much upfront!
Say the string (in cell A1) contains "Monthlyaccount" followed by a blank followed by a number followed by another blank. To extract the number, use:
=--LEFT(MID(A1,FIND("Monthlyaccount",A1)+15,9999),-1+FIND(" ",MID(A1,FIND("Monthlyaccount",A1)+15,9999)))
This does as requested. Paste the following into S3 and drag down
=IF(AND(ISNUMBER(RIGHT(A2,4)*1),ISNUMBER(RIGHT(A3,4)*1)),S2,IF(ISNUMBER(RIGHT(A3,4)*1),LEFT(RIGHT(A1,LEN(A1)-FIND("Monthlyaccount",A1)-14),FIND(" ",RIGHT(A1,LEN(A1)-FIND("Monthlyaccount",A1)-14))),"ERR"))