Why Use VLOOKUP() with MATCH() in Excel - Excel Tips and Tricks

Learn why you must use the VLOOKUP() with MATCH() in Excel.

To perform a VLOOKUP on a specific column in Excel, you simply specify the column number within the table array parameter. For instance, to lookup values in the second column, you'd input '2'. Utilizing VLOOKUP with MATCH allows for more flexibility by dynamically determining the column number. To reference a column in VLOOKUP, you designate the column index number within the table array. When matching two columns in Excel using VLOOKUP, it's essential to ensure that the lookup column is on the left side of the result column. MATCH is preferred over VLOOKUP when needing to lookup values vertically or horizontally due to its versatility in searching both rows and columns. The key disparity between VLOOKUP and INDEX MATCH lies in their functionality and versatility. While VLOOKUP is simpler and quicker for basic lookups, INDEX MATCH offers more robust capabilities for complex searches and dynamic matching.


Original Formula
=VLOOKUP($A$7,$A$11:$F$65,2,FALSE)

Automatically Update Column Number
=VLOOKUP($A$7,$A$11:$F$65,MATCH(B6,$A$10:$F$10,0),FALSE)

XLOOKUP
=XLOOKUP($A$7,$A$11:$A$65,B$11:B$65,"",0)



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