training excel vba - Merge

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Fri 17 Nov 2006, 22:38 felicia (guest) said...

Merge

How do I merge information contained in sheet 1 and sheet 2 into one document onto sheet 3.

Mon 20 Nov 2006, 12:58 Trainer Richard said...

RE: merge

Depending on the format, layout and content of the data you could use several techiniques:

1.
If the data is structured identically on sheet 1 and 2, then use CONSOLIDATE RANGES

2.
If the data is differently structured, then you may need to design a more tailored approach using other skills like 3-D formulas, or custom formulae.

I recommend reading through the Excel HELP file, specifically "About consolidating data", which wil detail the various ways you can approach your challenge.

Once you have done so, let us know if you find some next steps to work on.

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Excel tip:

Use RANDBETWEEN to generate random numbers

There may be occassions where you need to generate random numbers in your spreadsheet. Use the RANDBETWEEN function to generate random numbers between two values that you specify.

The function looks like this:

=randbetween(LOW,HIGH)

where LOW is the lowest number you want generated; and HIGH is the highest number you want generated.

This formula will work with both positive and negative LOWs and HIGHs. Also it will only generate integer numbers unless forced to do otherwise by the following:

=randbetween(LOW*10^PRECISION,
HIGH*10^PRECISION)/(10^PRECISION).

where PRECISION represents the levels of decimal precision needed (i.e. if you need numbers with one decimal place, PRECISION would be 1; 2 for two decimal places and so on).

One final note, if the RANDBETWEEN formula does not work in your spreadsheet or returns a "#NAME" error, you need to install the Analysis Toolpak Add-In. You will need to press F2 then Enter following the installation.