How do you use VLOOKUP in Microsoft Excel?

How to Use VLOOKUP in Microsoft Excel

VLOOKUP is a powerful function in Microsoft Excel that allows users to search for a specific value in a table and retrieve corresponding information from a different column.

To use VLOOKUP in Microsoft Excel, follow these steps:

1. Select the cell where you want to display the result of the VLOOKUP function.
2. Type the following formula: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])
3. Replace lookup_value with the value you want to search for in the table.
4. Replace table_array with the range of cells that contains the data you want to search through.
5. Replace col_index_num with the column number in the table_array from which you want to retrieve data.
6. Set range_lookup to TRUE for an approximate match or FALSE for an exact match.
7. Press Enter to apply the VLOOKUP function and retrieve the desired information.

By using VLOOKUP in Microsoft Excel, you can quickly and efficiently search for and retrieve specific data from a table, making it a valuable tool for analyzing and organizing information.