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Important: Try using the new XLOOKUP function, an improved version of VLOOKUP that works
in any direction and returns exact matches by default, making it easier and more convenient to
use than its predecessor. This feature is only available if you have a Microsoft 365 subscription.
If you are a Microsoft 365 subscriber, make sure you have the latest version of Office.

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The basics of using VLOOKUP.

Use VLOOKUP

1. In the Formula Bar, type =VLOOKUP().

2. In the parentheses, enter your lookup value, followed by a comma. This can be an
actual value, or a blank cell that will hold a value: (H2,

3. Enter your table array or lookup table, the range of data you want to search, and a
comma: (H2,B3:F25,

4. Enter column index number. This is the column where you think the answers are, and it
must be to the right of your lookup values: (H2,B3:F25,3,

5. Enter the range lookup value, either TRUE or FALSE. TRUE finds partial matches, FALSE
finds exact matches. Your finished formula looks something like this:
=VLOOKUP(H2,B3:F25,3,FALSE)

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