{"id":1195,"date":"2018-07-02T16:59:59","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T16:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/officetuts.net\/excel\/?p=1195"},"modified":"2023-11-03T10:07:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T10:07:47","slug":"lookup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/officetuts.net\/excel\/functions\/lookup\/","title":{"rendered":"LOOKUP function"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Excel LOOKUP Function allows you to search for a value in a specific range or table and return a corresponding value from another range or table. It’s like finding information in a big book and using a reference to get the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Syntax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

=LOOKUP(lookup_value, lookup_vector, result_vector)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arguments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a breakdown of the function’s arguments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

lookup_value<\/strong><\/td>The value you want to find in the lookup_vector.<\/td><\/tr>
lookup_vector<\/strong><\/td>The range of cells where Excel will search for the lookup_value.<\/td><\/tr>
result_vector<\/strong><\/td>The range of cells from which Excel will return a corresponding value.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s break down how to use the LOOKUP function with an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine you have a list of student names in one column and their corresponding test scores in another column. You want to find a specific student’s test score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

=LOOKUP(\"John\", A1:A5, B1:B5)<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
In this example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  • “John”<\/strong> is the lookup_value, which is the student’s name you’re searching for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A1:A5<\/strong> is the lookup_vector, the range of student names.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • B1:B5<\/strong> is the result_vector, the range of test scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    The LOOKUP function will search for “John” in the student names, and when it finds a match, it returns the corresponding test score. If “John” is in A3, it will return the test score from B3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Here are a few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • The LOOKUP function works best when the data in the lookup_vector is sorted in ascending order. If it’s not, you may not get the desired result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • If Excel doesn’t find an exact match, it will return the closest match that is less than or equal to the lookup_value. So, if “John” isn’t in the list, it will return the score of the nearest name that comes before “John” in alphabetical order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      Now, let’s see what happens if we use the LOOKUP function with a value that isn’t in the list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      =LOOKUP(\"Sarah\", A1:A5, B1:B5)<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      If “Sarah” isn’t in the student names, the function will return the test score of the student with the name closest to “Sarah” alphabetically. So, it’s crucial to ensure your data is correctly sorted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      The LOOKUP function is a useful tool for finding data in large lists or tables, but it requires careful data organization to work effectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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