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FILTER FUNCTION for Multi Dependent simpler/better expression then nested if
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Hello

Since recently purchased Excel 2021, very happy with brilliant new features, FILTER FORMULA is massive time saver, producing small file size and very concise formula edits, but....

Question: Since FILTER FUNCTION is either AND or OR, is there a simpler/better way to express the following SEARCH RESULTS (See 1st TAB: SEARCH AZ K13-K17) for the 4 MULTI DEPENDENT COMBO BOXES?  Seems a bit complicated/long for what it is.

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File is attached, 1st TAB is SEARCH AZ with RESULTS the 4 Combo Boxes are in Cells , 2nd TAB is DATA with Formula to create data validation for combo boxes, and filter function 5 variations of the Combo Boxes Col D-A, Col C-A, Col B-A, Col A or BLANK.

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Since FILTER FUNCTION is either AND / OR, so my approach might be the way, think better expressed as seperates SEARCH AZ Cells K13-K17 as much easier to follow/edit, instead of 1 long nested if as in SEARCH AZ Cell K23.  But if there is simpler/better way, I'd be intrigued to learn of it!

Cheers Stephan

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Hi Stephan,,

I see someone has responded in the Chandoo forum. So I won't waste my time here.

Please note that you should also be declaring that you're cross posting in those other forums too. It's forum etiquette.

Mynda

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And speaking of forum's etiquette, posting the right answer you used, is also very appreciated...

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