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.

VLOOKUP and Search are two functions that Excel uses to search for text. VLOOKUP finds data in a column and returns the contents of an adjacent cell. Search finds data in a cell and returns the ...

How to Use an Alphanumeric Mix in VLOOKUP Statements in Excel. Excel's VLOOKUP function searches cell arrays for data that you provide. The function often takes cell references as input, letting ...

A combo box's autocomplete feature linked to a lookup function creates a flexible search tool.

Following on from our time saving Excel shortcuts, we continue offering updated advice for the time-sensitive spreadsheet enthusiast. Back in 2013 John Gagnon wrote a very popular post about VLOOKUP ...

You can use the VLOOKUP function in Microsoft Excel to efficiently find corresponding data for a specific value.

Press F10, and small letters appear over each ribbon tab and quick access toolbar item. Alt+H takes you to the Home tab, Alt+N to Insert, and so on. Once in a tab, additional letters appear for ...

XLOOKUP is Excel’s modern fix for everything VLOOKUP got wrong. It’s simpler, more flexible, and available in Excel 365 and ...