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VLOOKUP vs HLOOKUP vs INDIRECT

Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    VLOOKUP
    • Vertical Data Search
      VLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.
    HLOOKUP
    • Horizontal Data Lookup
      HLOOKUP is known for Horizontal Data Lookup.
    INDIRECT
    • Dynamic Cell References
      INDIRECT is known for Dynamic Cell References.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    VLOOKUP
    • Often confused with HLOOKUP
    HLOOKUP
    • Often confused with VLOOKUP
    INDIRECT
    • Can create circular references easily
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    VLOOKUP
    • The function everyone pretends to understand
    HLOOKUP
    • The forgotten sibling of VLOOKUP
    INDIRECT
    • The function that makes Excel question its life choices

Technical Details Comparison

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to VLOOKUP
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
performs better than VLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than VLOOKUP
is rated higher than VLOOKUP
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
performs better than VLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than VLOOKUP
is rated higher than VLOOKUP
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
📈 is more versatile than VLOOKUP
performs better than VLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than VLOOKUP
is rated higher than VLOOKUP
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
📊 is easier to use than VLOOKUP
performs better than VLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than VLOOKUP
is rated higher than VLOOKUP
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
📊 is easier to use than VLOOKUP
📈 is more versatile than VLOOKUP
performs better than VLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than VLOOKUP
is rated higher than VLOOKUP
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than VLOOKUP
performs better than VLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than VLOOKUP
is rated higher than VLOOKUP
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than VLOOKUP
📈 is more versatile than VLOOKUP
performs better than VLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than VLOOKUP
is rated higher than VLOOKUP
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than VLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than VLOOKUP
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
📊 is easier to use than VLOOKUP
📈 is more versatile than VLOOKUP
performs better than VLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than VLOOKUP
is rated higher than VLOOKUP
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