add identifiers to a list of numbers

[Mike]

I am looking for some help…I am trying to find a way to make duplicates and
add identifiers to a list of numbers. I can generate the sequential numbers
no problem (easy I know) but I am having trouble finding a way to get the
list repeat each number say twice and add a “-1†to the first one and a “-2â€
to the second. For example:
I can get:
1111
1112
1113

But I can’t figure out how to get
1111 1111-1
1111 1111-2
1112 OR 1112-1
1112 1112-2
1113 1113-1
1113 1113-2

Can some one point me in the right direction?

 

[tim m]

In a column to the right of your 1111, 1111, 1112, 1112, 1113, 1113 column I
put this formula: =A1&"-1" and in the next cell down I put this formula
=A2&"-2"
This created 1111-1 and then 1111-2. I then highlighted those two formulas
and copied them down and it gave me 1112-1, 1112-2, 1113-1, 1113-2

Is that what you wanted?

 

[Mike Rogers]

Mike

Tim gave you part and I will see if I can give you the other part.

A B C
1 1111
2 1111
3 =A1+1
4 =A2

Select A3 and A4, then drag down as far as you need.

Does this Help you?

Mike Rogers

 

[Mike]

Thank you for responding

I was actually trying to get excel to automate the process so that I could
tell excel I want 2 of each number and it will duplicate the numbers and add
the -1 and -2. I can get the input boxes and stuff like that but I am not
sure how to get excel to make 2 of each number and label them…does that make
sense?

 

[tim m]

You would need to create a macro for that I believe. I'd post this question

 

[Mike]

Thanks I'll give that a try!

You would need to create a macro for that I believe. I'd post this question