Complete Guide to VLOOKUP Function
A powerful and essential function for data lookup in Excel and Google Sheets, making data processing simpler and more efficient.
What is VLOOKUP?
Basic Definition
VLOOKUP is an essential lookup function in Excel and Google Sheets that allows users to search for specific values in a table and return corresponding items from another column.
- Supports vertical lookup
- Can return single matches
- Provides exact and approximate matching
- Built-in error handling
Key Advantages
Easily locate data within your tables, enhancing productivity
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Function Syntax
VLOOKUP(search_key, range, index, [is_sorted])
search_key
The value to search for
range
The range to search within
index
The column index of the return value
is_sorted (Optional)
TRUE for approximate match; FALSE for exact match
Example Usage
To find the price of an Apple: =VLOOKUP("Apple", A1:C10, 2, FALSE)
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VLOOKUP Usage Examples
Basic VLOOKUP Example
Looking up contact phone number for a specified customer ID in customer data table using VLOOKUP.
=VLOOKUP(A2, B2:B10, 3, FALSE)
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Advanced VLOOKUP Example
Cross-sheet lookup with multiple matching results using VLOOKUP.
=VLOOKUP(A2, Sheet2!B:C, 2, FALSE)
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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
Performance Optimization
Use binary search mode to improve efficiency with large datasets
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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