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These 10 VLOOKUP Secrets Will Save Your Excel Sanity – #7 Shocked Me!

The VLOOKUP function in Excel is a go-to tool for finding and pulling data, but it often leaves users scratching their heads. Whether you’re just starting out or troubleshooting a stubborn error, you’ve probably turned to Google for help. In this guide, we’ll answer the top 10 questions people ask about VLOOKUP, offering clear solutions and insider tips to boost your Excel skills. Let’s get started! 1. How Do I Use VLOOKUP in Excel? VLOOKUP, short for "Vertical Lookup," searches for a value in the first column of a range and returns a corresponding value from another column. The syntax is: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup]) Example : To find a product’s price: =VLOOKUP("Apple", A2:B10, 2, FALSE) This searches for "Apple" in A2:A10 and grabs the price from B2:B10. Tip : Lock your table_array with $ (e.g., $A$2:$B$10 ) when dragging the formula across cells. 2. Why Is My VLOOKUP Returning #N/A? The #N/A error pops up when VL...
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