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VLOOKUP Functions in Excel

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Which of the following is a possible outcome when using a VLOOKUP function in Excel?

#N/A (correct)

#REF!

#VALUE!

#DIV/0!

What does the #N/A error indicate when using a VLOOKUP function?

The formula is incorrect

The lookup value was not found in the lookup table (correct)

The function is not supported in Excel

The cell format is invalid

What is a common reason for encountering the #N/A error when using a VLOOKUP function?

The lookup table is sorted in descending order

The function is not enabled in Excel

The lookup value is a text string (correct)

The formula is missing an argument

What is one constraint of the VLOOKUP function when it comes to the table array argument?

It can only look for values on the left-most column Signup and view all the answers

What does the #N/A error indicate when using the VLOOKUP function?

The lookup value is not in the first column in the table array Signup and view all the answers

What does the tip suggest for correcting the #N/A error in the VLOOKUP function?

Refer to the Quick Reference Card: VLOOKUP troubleshooting tips Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested alternative to using VLOOKUP when encountering the #N/A error?

Use the INDEX and MATCH functions instead Signup and view all the answers

In the given example, why does the #N/A error occur?

The lookup value 'Kale' is not in the first column of the array Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

VLOOKUP Function in Excel

A possible outcome when using a VLOOKUP function in Excel is encountering an error.

Errors in VLOOKUP

The #N/A error indicates that the VLOOKUP function cannot find a matching value in the table array.
A common reason for encountering the #N/A error is that the value is not found in the leftmost column of the table array.

Constraints of VLOOKUP Function

One constraint of the VLOOKUP function is that it requires the table array to have the lookup value in the leftmost column.

Correcting #N/A Error

The #N/A error can be corrected by checking the spelling and formatting of the lookup value and ensuring it exists in the table array.
An alternative to using VLOOKUP when encountering the #N/A error is to use the INDEX-MATCH function combination.

Example of #N/A Error

In the given example, the #N/A error occurs because the VLOOKUP function cannot find a matching value in the table array.

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Test your knowledge on VLOOKUP functions in Excel with this quiz. Learn about the possible outcomes when using VLOOKUP, understand the meaning of the #N/A error, and discover common reasons for encountering this error.