If a Cell Contains a Word: A Complete Guide
Learn how to use the IF function in Excel to determine if a cell contains specific text, enhancing your data processing capabilities.
If a Cell Contains a Word Then
Basic Usage
Using the IF function allows you to perform logical tests to determine if a cell contains specific text or values. For example, =IF(A1="text", "Yes", "No") checks if cell A1 contains "text".
- Combine SEARCH and FIND functions for enhanced text searching
- Utilize nested IF statements for multiple conditions
- Count occurrences of specific text using COUNTIF
- Implement advanced conditions with SUMPRODUCT
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Function Syntax
XLOOKUP(lookup_value, lookup_array, return_array, [if_not_found], [match_mode], [search_mode])
lookup_value
The value to search for
lookup_array
The range to search within
return_array
The range containing the return values
if_not_found (Optional)
Value to return if no match is found
match_mode (Optional)
0: Exact match; -1: Exact or next smaller; 1: Exact or next larger
search_mode (Optional)
1: First-to-last; -1: Last-to-first; 2: Binary search
Usage Examples
Basic Example
Looking up contact phone number for a specified customer ID in customer data table
=XLOOKUP(A2, B2:B10, C2:C10)
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Advanced Example
Cross-sheet lookup with multiple matching results
=XLOOKUP(A2, Sheet2!B:B, Sheet2!C:E, "Not Found", 0)
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#N/A Error
Common error when no match is found, can be handled by setting the if_not_found parameter.
Data Type Mismatch
Ensure lookup value and range data types match for successful data retrieval.
Performance Optimization
Use binary search mode to improve efficiency with large datasets and complex formulas.
Function Comparison
| Feature | XLOOKUP | VLOOKUP | INDEX+MATCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookup Direction | Bi-directional | Right only | Bi-directional |
| Multiple Column Return | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Error Handling | Built-in | Additional handling needed | Additional handling needed |
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