A little from column A, a little from column B: XLOOKUP is the new, easier way to retrieve information across Excel spreadsheets.

Excel's VLOOKUP function lets you find data in columns in reference to the first column. Learn how to create it manually or build it easily.

The VLOOKUP function is one of the most useful when pulling information from an Excel database. Here's how it works and how you can start using it in your work.

A combo box's autocomplete feature linked to a lookup function creates a flexible search tool.

Much like other functions, however, the trick to using VLOOKUP effectively is knowing what commands and values to use in what order. Again, much like programming languages. Though in this instance ...

VLOOKUP, one of the most useful Microsoft Excel functions, is also available on Google Sheets. Here's how to use VLOOKUP to sift through Sheets data.

You can use VLOOKUP with Google Sheets similar to how the search function is used to find information in Excel.

How to Use VLookup With Different Sheets on Excel. Excel's VLOOKUP function searches an array of cells for data you choose, returning data from the cell next to the one that it finds. For example ...