Hi

try

=IF(D6="Cat",A1+B1,IF(D6="Dog",A1*B1,IF(D6="Elepha nt",A1-B1,"")))

where cat, dog & elephant are the three options you have in your drop down
list in cell D6

Cheers
JulieD


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Hello great folks who have saved me more than once:

I have a data validation list (drop down list) in one
cell, which offers a choice of 3 different selections; in
the next cell I have a formula (would like to have a
formula for each validation). Is it possible to create a
formula that says if this is chosen in the data validation
box, use this formula, if something else is chosen from
the drop down box use another formula, etc? Thus, a
different formula for each choice in the validation list.
Thank you in advance