VLOOKUP Explained: The Most Important Excel Formula

VLOOKUP is the one formula that separates beginners from intermediate Excel users. If you are applying for a job, this is the function they expect you to know. In this video, we break down VLOOKUP (Vertical Lookup) into plain English. No confusing jargon—just a simple step-by-step guide on how to find data in one table and bring it into another. What we cover in this tutorial: The Logic: How VLOOKUP actually "thinks." The 4 Parts: Lookup Value, Table Array, Col Index, and Range Lookup. Common Mistakes: Why your formula might return #N/A and how to fix it. Exact Match vs. Approx Match: When to use FALSE (0) or TRUE (1). Once you master this, you will never have to manually search for data again. #Excel #VLOOKUP #ExcelFormulas #DataAnalysis #ExcelTips #LearnExcel