Define a range as all cells that contain a certain value

Question

Is it possible in excel to define a range to include every cell in a column that contains a certain value? So, if Column A has a list of City names, Detroit, Chicago, etc. would I be able to automatically select all instances of "Chicago" even if they are in random order without using a VBA macro?

Answer 1

yes:

Select the range you want to search. A column, let's say.

Then hit ctrl+F to find.

Enter in your values (ie'Chicago') in the find what field.

Then hit Find All .

This will bring up a box below with all the addresses of matches.

Click on one match.

Then hit Ctrl+A to select all. You will see all results highlighted.

Then when you look at your sheet all 'Chicago' cells will be selected.