66. Finding data using VLOOKUP

Finding Data Using VLOOKUP

**VLOOKUP** (Vertical Lookup) is a function in Excel used to search for a value in the first column of a range and return a value in the same row from another column. It’s especially useful for looking up data in large tables.

Steps to Use VLOOKUP

  • Step 1: Identify the table range that includes the lookup value and the data to return.
  • Step 2: Enter the formula =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup]).
  • Step 3: Specify:
    • lookup_value: The value to search for (e.g., an employee ID).
    • table_array: The range of the table to search.
    • col_index_num: The column number in the table to return data from.
    • range_lookup: Use FALSE for an exact match.
  • Step 4: Press Enter to display the result.

Interactive Example: Find Data Using VLOOKUP

Employee ID Name Department
101 John Doe Finance
102 Jane Smith HR
103 Alice Johnson IT

Enter an employee ID and click "Find Data" to look up the name and department.

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