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VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
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Basic Classification
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
Usage Context
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function- Data AnalystsVLOOKUP is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersVLOOKUP is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Administrative StaffVLOOKUP is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
History
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionCreated By 👤
Organization or team responsible for developing the function
Facts
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function- Often confused with HLOOKUP
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function- The function everyone pretends to understand
Usage Information
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively
Technical Details
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.- Excel 2019VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365VLOOKUP is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineVLOOKUP is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function- RangeVLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextVLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberVLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- BooleanVLOOKUP accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.
Evaluation
Ratings
Ease of Use Score 📊
User-rated score for function's ease of useVersatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handlingScore ⭐
Overall rating combining all scoring attributes
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XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support📊 is easier to use than VLOOKUP
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SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than VLOOKUP
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INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval📈 is more versatile than VLOOKUP
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SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations📊 is easier to use than VLOOKUP
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