Re: vlookup problems

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From: DMoney (DMoney_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/27/05


Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 20:07:03 -0800

Nick - Not sure what was going on. I rebooted my machine and changed the
vlookup code from explicit addresses to R1C1 format and everything is now
reacting correctly. my guess is the reboot dumped some glitchy cache and
corrected the problem.

Sorry it took me so long to reply. I frequently ask and answer posts on
this site and truely appreciate your response.

-Devin

"Nick Hodge" wrote:

> I would take a look at the underlying cell formats/values. It sounds like
> either some are formatted as text or the values are not quite what you
> think. May have hidden characters or spaces.
>
> There are several methods for rectifying. If it is values that are 'seen' as
> text you can copy a blank cell, paste special...+Add, if there are hidden
> characters or spaces, you could use the TRIM or CLEAN functions
>
> --
> HTH
> Nick Hodge
> Microsoft MVP - Excel
> Southampton, England
> nick_hodgeTAKETHISOUT@zen.co.uk.ANDTHIS
>
>
> "DMoney" <DMoney@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FEA2223D-24E1-437E-A17F-74703A24F2F5@microsoft.com...
> >I have a spreadsheet that I programmatically manipulate one section of my
> > code inputs multiple vlookups. The code is not the problem nor is the
> > syntax, and i have recalculated the sheet several times. The result
> > values
> > will not display. I can manually type in another formula then retype the
> > vlookup and it will work for that cell. I guess my question is -- is my
> > sheet corrupted and need to be replaced or is there another method of
> > refreshing the formulas?
> >
> >
> > Help if u can
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> > --
> > EzMoney
>
>
>



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