However, I noticed that if a cell in the search range is blank, it does not include it in the results. In your example, if B2 was blank instead of having the value "Ted." that name would not show up in the search results (E9:E11).

Is there a work around for this? The spreadsheet I have may have blank cells but I need them to show in the results page.

Thanks!!!

See this blog post: http://www.get-digital-help.com/2009/10/01/lookup-with-multiple-criteria-and-display-multiple-search-results-using-excel-formula-part-4/

i.e.
(Instead of last name, middle, first)
customer#, cust name, appt date, appt time, venue, coordinator, assistant

Thanks for putting this up!

Thanks!

i had a similar query and i believe your example is the way forward for me but i can't get my search to work.

like your example i'm searching 3 columns but in a table of 8 colums and the search function is on a seperate tab. there is also a gap between the columns i'm searching. i also decided not to name the ranges as they may change. are any of the above affecting the formala or is it just me?