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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