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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