What is xlookup?

[Samuel]

I’ve heard that XLOOKUP is better than older Excel functions. What is XLOOKUP, and how is it different from VLOOKUP or HLOOKUP?

 

[Rick_Grimes]

XLOOKUP is a modern Excel function that lets you find a value in one column (or row) and return a matching result from another—basically a smarter replacement for VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP. It’s easier to use because you don’t need column numbers, it works both left and right, and it can handle exact or approximate matches. I’ve found it much cleaner than VLOOKUP since it reduces formula errors and is easier to read.

 

[robert]

XLOOKUP is an Excel formula that performs a search within a selected range or array of data and retrieves information from a secondary selected range that corresponds to the selected value. It was designed to replace other similar formulas such as VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP.

 

[dominic]

XLOOKUP is a relatively new Excel function that allows you to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value from another column, it's definitely an improvement over the older VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP functions. The main difference is that XLOOKUP is more flexible and powerful, it can search in any column or row, and it's also less prone to errors because it doesn't require you to specify the column index, which can be tricky to get right. Additionally, XLOOKUP can handle exact and approximate matches, and it can even search from the bottom up, making it a more reliable and efficient option.

 

[Stacy]

XLOOKUP is an Excel function used to search for a value in a range and return a matching result from another range. It replaces older functions like VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, offering more flexibility, exact matches, and easier handling of missing values.

 

[Blaise]

XLOOKUP is a modern lookup function in Microsoft Excel that searches for a value in a row or column and returns a matching result from another range. It replaces older functions like VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, while supporting exact matches, reverse searches, and custom error handling.