VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP Wizard

Build VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP formulas easily with our step-by-step wizard. Perfect for Excel users of all levels.

Formula Builder

Formula Type

VLOOKUPXLOOKUP

Lookup Value (What to find)

Table Range

Return Column Number

Allow approximate match

Generated Formula

=VLOOKUP(A2, B2:D10, 2, false)

Formula Breakdown

• Looking for value in: A2
• Searching in range: B2:D10
• Returning column: 2
• Match type: Exact

VLOOKUP vs XLOOKUP:

VLOOKUP only searches from left to right and requires column counting
XLOOKUP is more flexible and can search in any direction
XLOOKUP allows custom "if not found" values
XLOOKUP supports exact, approximate, and binary search
VLOOKUP is more widely compatible with older Excel versions
XLOOKUP is generally faster and more powerful but requires Excel 365