68. Using XLOOKUP for advanced searches
Using XLOOKUP for Advanced Searches
**XLOOKUP** is a powerful and versatile function in Excel that searches a range or array and returns a value corresponding to the first match it finds. Unlike VLOOKUP or HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP can search both vertically and horizontally and offers greater flexibility with its built-in error handling.
Steps to Use XLOOKUP
- Step 1: Identify the lookup value, lookup array, and return array.
- Step 2: Enter the formula
=XLOOKUP(lookup_value, lookup_array, return_array, [if_not_found], [match_mode], [search_mode])
. - Step 3: Specify:
- lookup_value: The value to search for (e.g., a product ID).
- lookup_array: The range to search within.
- return_array: The range to return values from.
- if_not_found: (Optional) A custom message or value if no match is found.
- match_mode: (Optional) Exact match (0) or closest match.
- search_mode: (Optional) Search order: first-to-last (1) or last-to-first (-1).
- Step 4: Press Enter to display the result.
Interactive Example: Advanced Searches with XLOOKUP
Product ID | Name | Price | Stock |
---|---|---|---|
P101 | Laptop | $1000 | 50 |
P102 | Tablet | $500 | 30 |
P103 | Smartphone | $800 | 100 |
Enter a Product ID and select a field to search using XLOOKUP.
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