Compact mode
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
Table of content
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 functionPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function
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- First major update to lookup functions in 20 years
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function- Makes VLOOKUP feel like using a flip phone in 2024
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.Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used , including Windows, macOS, and web platforms- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system Click to see all.
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineExcel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required 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
Evaluation
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function- Dynamic Array SupportFunctions that support dynamic array operations and spilling Click to see all.
- Handles Errors Gracefully
- Bi-Directional Lookup
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function- Complex Syntax For Beginners
- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Not Available In Older Versions
- Complex For Beginners
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 handling
Alternatives to XLOOKUP
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power📈 is more versatile than XLOOKUP
⚙ performs better than XLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than XLOOKUP