As a long-term Excel enthusiast, I have always enjoyed using VLOOKUP, one of Excel's best-known lookup functions. However, Microsoft's introduction of XLOOKUP in 2019 changed everything.

While using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, you may sometimes need to search for and retrieve specific values. In such cases, Excel's LOOKUP function can be extremely useful.

How to use VLOOKUP in Excel. 1. Write the lookup value in one cell, then click on an empty cell adjacent to it. (Image credit: Future) 2. In the formula bar, type “=VLOOKUP(“ without spaces.

Microsoft Excel's VLookup formula permits you to search large spreadsheets for specific data, one of Excel's lookup and reference functions. You can use VLookup between sheets within an Excel ...

In this article, you’ll learn about VLOOKUP() and then we’ll use it to find a match that almost matches the lookup value. SEE: 83 Excel tips every user should master (TechRepublic) ...

The lookup value is what you’re searching for, which Excel will look for in the first column of your table array. The table array is the range of cells that includes the data you want to search.

How to build VLOOKUP function in Excel. ... In the Lookup_value field, specify the cell that contains the reference of the item you want to find the answer to—for example, C9.

It can be a number, text or logical value. Lookup_array = The range in the table containing the value you’re seeking. Match_type = The number, -1, 0 or 1, that specifies how Excel matches the ...

The VLOOKUP function is one of the most useful when pulling information from an Excel database. Here's how it works and how you can start using it in your work.