10 VLOOKUP Tips & Tricks You Probably Don't Know

Excel Functions · 12 min read · 2024-10-05

Go beyond the basics with these intermediate VLOOKUP techniques — wildcard searches, two-way lookups, multiple criteria, and performance optimization.

Most Excel users know the VLOOKUP basics, but the function has far more power than a simple lookup. These 10 tips will help you solve real-world problems faster and avoid common pitfalls.

Tip 1: Use Wildcards for Partial Matches

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