Description

The VLOOKUP function performs a vertical lookup by searching for a value in the first column of a
The VLOOKUP function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a Lookup/Reference Function

Syntax
The syntax for the VLOOKUP function in Microsoft Excel is:
VLOOKUP( value, table, index_number, [approximate_match] )

Parameters or Arguments
value
The value to search for in the first column of the table.
table
Two or more columns of data that is sorted in ascending order.
index_number
The column number in table from which the matching value must be returned. The first column is 1.
approximate_match
Optional. Enter FALSE to find an exact match. Enter TRUE to find an approximate match. If this paramete

Returns
The VLOOKUP function returns any datatype such as a string, numeric, date, etc.
If you specify FALSE for the approximate_match parameter and no exact match is found, then the VLOOK
If you specify TRUE for the approximate_match parameter and no exact match is found, then the next sm
If index_number is less than 1, the VLOOKUP function will return #VALUE!.
If index_number is greater than the number of columns in table, the VLOOKUP function will return #REF!.

Note
See also the HLOOKUP function to perform a horizontal lookup.
Applies To
Excel for Office 365, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, E
in the first column of a table and returning the value in the same row in the index_number position.
a Lookup/Reference Function. It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel. As a worksheet function, the VL

d. The first column is 1.

ximate match. If this parameter is omitted, TRUE is the default.

atch is found, then the VLOOKUP function will return #N/A.

tch is found, then the next smaller value is returned.

UP function will return #REF!.

ac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000
ber position.
s a worksheet function, the VLOOKUP function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet.
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Sandy Day 7/24/1973 47
Dallas Roberts 6/12/1952 68 Age 18
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