If you work with a large dataset or usually query the same data in an Excel table, then you should use the VLOOKUP function to make your life easier – here's how.

Knowing how to use VLOOKUP in Excel can be extremely useful when you’re dealing with huge tables. It’s not just like using Ctrl+F to search for a specific word or number: VLOOKUP searches a ...

Comparing two columns in Excel doesn’t have to be a difficult task, and to get the job done, we suggest using VLOOKUP. You see, not always; the columns you want to compare are in the same ...

SEE: 98 Excel tips every user should master (TechRepublic) How to use VLOOKUP () to compare two sets of data in Microsoft Excel The VLOOKUP () function has been the cornerstone of many Excel apps.

Microsoft Excel's VLookup formula permits you to search large spreadsheets for specific data, one of Excel's lookup and reference functions. You can use VLookup between sheets within an Excel ...

Excel's VLOOKUP function lets you find data in columns in reference to the first column. Learn how to create it manually or build it easily.

When you're ready to start searching, here's what you do: In Excel or Sheets, select an empty cell and type the name (or item number, etc) of what you want to search for. Let's call this the Named ...

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 stri ...

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.

Avoid Using Entire Columns: Instead of using VLOOKUP with entire columns (e.g., VLOOKUP (value, A:B, 2, FALSE)), define a specific range or use a table to improve performance, especially in large ...

If you run a vlookup, then you can tell the cell (f5) to look for a value in a column (let’s say, “bus”), and then return a value from another column in the same row (“blue”).

In this article, you’ll learn about VLOOKUP () and then we’ll use it to find a match that almost matches the lookup value. SEE: 83 Excel tips every user should master (TechRepublic) ...