Hi techwiz101,
> how do i get execel to recognize unique values e.g receipt book # and pull
> the relevant
> information (text and number value) eg A cheque #15 , $120 was paid to
> cover traveling expense. how can i put #15 in A1 and automatically get
> Traveling Expenses in B2 and $120 in C3
You need a VLOOKUP formula (or two). To understand how to use this, look at
my 'Excel Database' tutorial at
http://www.edferrero.com/ExcelTutorials/ExcelDatabaseTutorialPart1/tabid/90/Defa
ult.aspx
Ed Ferrero
www.edferrero.com