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VLOOKUP formula generator

Build a VLOOKUP formula from the lookup you need.

Use this when you need a legacy Excel-compatible lookup formula and want the range, return column, and fallback spelled out.

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Use case

VLOOKUP formula generator for spreadsheet work.

Generate a legacy-compatible lookup formula when VLOOKUP is the required function.

What this page gives you

  • A draft VLOOKUP with lookup value, table array, return column, and exact match filled in.
  • A note on why the lookup column must be first in the selected table.
  • A quick read on when XLOOKUP may be the better choice.

When to use it

Use this page when you need a legacy-compatible lookup and the value you are searching for is in the first column of the table range.

Do not use VLOOKUP when the return column may move often or the lookup column is not first. In those cases, XLOOKUP is usually easier to maintain.

Worked example

For a SKU in E2 and a table from A2:C500, VLOOKUP can return the category from the second column.

=VLOOKUP(E2,$A$2:$C$500,2,FALSE)

The formula searches for E2 in the first column of the table range and returns the value from the second column using exact match.

Check before you paste

  • VLOOKUP searches the first column of the selected table range.
  • The return column number changes if columns are inserted or removed.
  • Use absolute references before filling the formula down.

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