Hi George
Not sure I am going to fair any better than you at interpreting Gerald's
requirement, but here goes
Does List1, List 2 List 3 refer to named ranges?
If so, then maybe in C1
=IF(COUNTIF(INDIRECT(A1),B1),"","as addition")

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Roger Govier
> I'm pretty sure no-one here has a clue what you are trying to achieve,
> so try this in cell C1
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George Gee - 17 Oct 2006 13:21 GMT
Hi Roger
Maybe one of us is on the right lines, not sure,
but I think we're only scratching the surface here.
We've not yet addressed the colour comparisons
in the original post!
Also I would dearly like to know what "empid" means,
sounds fascinating.
George Gee
> Hi George
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Roger Govier - 17 Oct 2006 14:49 GMT
Hi George
> Also I would dearly like to know what "empid" means,
My guess is Employee ID?

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Roger Govier
> Hi Roger
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George Gee - 17 Oct 2006 15:21 GMT
Hi Roger
Ah, not very exciting after all......!
George Gee
> Hi George
>> Also I would dearly like to know what "empid" means,
>
> My guess is Employee ID?
> Regards
> Roger Govier