VLOOKUP Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples & Practice
Learn the Excel VLOOKUP function: Looks up a value in the first column of a table. Try focused practice and download a free workbook.
Syntax
=VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])
Check the function documentation for your Excel version and platform. The browser simulator implements selected behavior and does not reproduce every Excel feature.
Worked example
| Row | A: Employee ID | B: Employee | C: Branch | D: Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | E101 | Amit | Mumbai | 45000 |
| 3 | E102 | Priya | Pune | 62000 |
| 4 | E103 | Ravi | Nashik | 38000 |
| 5 | E104 | Neha | Mumbai | 55000 |
=VLOOKUP("E103",A2:D5,3,FALSE)Expected result: Nashik
VLOOKUP searches the first column of the table array and returns a value from a later column.
Professional use
Common MIS lookup for branch, employee and loan data.
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Questions and answers
How can I practise VLOOKUP?
Use the focused ten-question VLOOKUP lab, then download its workbook for ten additional function-specific tasks and an answer key. Core learning works without an account.
Which Excel version supports VLOOKUP?
Check the function documentation for your Excel version and platform. The browser simulator implements selected behavior and does not reproduce every Excel feature.
Does the browser simulator replace Microsoft Excel?
No. It supports a selected set of formula behavior for practice. Native workbook recalculation, full function compatibility, PivotTables and external data features must be checked in your own Excel installation.
Interactive practice runs in your browser.