Vlookup - actual value not the formula

[rexmann]

Hi

I have an issue with a vlookup and the returned value. I have a vlookup
which according to the dropdown returns a cell column reference (such as A or
D).

Next another cell takes this value and adds the cell row number (such A and
6) to create the value A6.

I want the cell to display the contents of A6 as in a link =A6 but the cell
is actually a formula so it displays the text A6. Is there away a formula
will just read the value of the cell and not the formula.

Any help greatly appreciated (or a more detailed explanation can be given)

Kind regards Rexmann

PS Using Excel 2007

 

[Dave Peterson]

If x99 is the cell that contains A6, you can use this formula:

=indirect(x99)

to show the value in A6.

 

[Roger Govier]

Hi

Try
=INDIRECT(C3) where C3 holds your formula which concatenates A and 6 to give
A6

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Regards
Roger Govier

Hi

I have an issue with a vlookup and the returned value. I have a vlookup
which according to the dropdown returns a cell column reference (such as A
or
D).

Next another cell takes this value and adds the cell row number (such A
and
6) to create the value A6.

I want the cell to display the contents of A6 as in a link =A6 but the
cell
is actually a formula so it displays the text A6. Is there away a formula
will just read the value of the cell and not the formula.

Any help greatly appreciated (or a more detailed explanation can be given)

Kind regards Rexmann

PS Using Excel 2007

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[BSc Chem Eng Rick]

Yes there is.

Use the INDIRECT function in the cell which gets the address:

=INDIRECT(<your current function>)

This will return the value referenced by your text function.

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