Those of us over a certain age will remember using paper lookup tables for logarithms or trigonometry functions. Those who are younger will have been exposed to lookup tables in their programming ...

For many, the INDEX-XMATCH combination in Excel is the go-to method for retrieving a value from a dataset. However, you can also use this dynamic duo to perform two-way lookups, returning a value at ...

Navigating the labyrinth of Excel formulas can often feel like deciphering a foreign language, especially when you’re trying to pull specific data from massive spreadsheets. If you’ve ever found ...

Slow lookup formulas can kill productivity when working with large datasets. To cope with that, I've tested Excel's optimal lookup functions and their combinations for building lightning-fast formulas ...

How to combine Excel VLOOKUP() and PivotTable for simple solutions Your email has been sent Combining features often extends the flexibility and efficiency of your solution. Many solutions require ...

When managing data in Excel, finding specific information within large datasets is a common task. The Excel XLOOKUP function is a popular tool for this, allowing you to search for exact matches or use ...

Originally, Excel was not designed to be a real database. Its early database functions were limited in quantity and in quality. And because every record in an Excel database is visible on the screen ...

VLOOKUP is a formula that allows you to “look up” certain data and retrieve it into another table, by row. This function can be especially useful when you have a well-structured table with information ...

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lookup_value is the value we want Excel to search for. lookup_array is where we want Excel to search for the lookup value. return_array is where the data exists that we want Excel to return.