I created a list and can't figure out how to make a certain value in another cell when a certain text is choosen, any advice would help

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use the IF function

IF(value in list column="specific text",if true expression,if false expression)

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markpx hit the nail on the head.  Excel's 'IF' function is extremely useful.  Here's a page with more details on the syntax:

http://www.techonthenet.com/excel/formulas/if.php 

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