
Here's an example that returns the price for the 20oz bottle of orange juice: You do not need a space between each comma.

Also, remember to use a comma to separate each value in the function.
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In the command, make sure to update the variables inside the parenthesis with the information you want to query. If you're not getting the correct value, you should use the "false" option or sort the first column alphabetically or numerically. Sometimes, when using the "true" option, the first column needs to be shorted, which may cause an unexpected result. Quick note: If you don't specify a value, then the "true" option will be applied by default. Usually, you want to use the false option. Range_lookkup: includes two options: "false" for exact match or "true" for an approximate match. When specifying multiple columns, you should do from left to right.

To write a VLOOKUP function manually in Excel, use these steps:Ĭreate the first column with items that will work as unique identifiers (required).Ĭreate one or more additional columns (on the right side) with the different values for each item from the first column (on the left side).

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to correctly write a basic VLOOKUP function with the desktop version of Microsoft Excel, whether you use the version of Office available through a Microsoft 365 subscription, Office 2019, Office 2016, or earlier version.
