When deciding between which vertical lookup formula to use, the majority of Excel experts agree that INDEX MATCH is a better formula than VLOOKUP. However, many people still resort to using VLOOKUP because it’s a simpler formula. One major driver of this problem is that most people still don’t fully understand the benefits of switching ...
VLOOKUP MATCH is one of several possible lookup formulas within Microsoft Excel. This tutorial assumes you already have a decent understanding of how to use VLOOKUP. If you do not, please click here for a beginner’s tutorial on VLOOKUP. Objective VLOOKUP MATCH is an improved variation of your basic VLOOKUP or INDEX MATCH formula. Using VLOOKUP MATCH ...
For most Excel users, VLOOKUP is the first complex formula they learn. Performing a lookup is an extremely valuable function for any situation where you’re dealing with large data sets. While the VLOOKUP function itself has become somewhat dated, as there are other better alternatives such as INDEX MATCH, it is still important to learn ...
The Complete Guide to Excel Lookup Formulas One of the most common tasks in Excel is the process of looking up specific values within a data set. In a simple database, this process would be completed by writing a “query” for a specified “table.” For Excel, you complete this task by using a “formula,” with specific ...