The lookup function in Excel can save you a lot of time and effort, but only if you actually know how to use its many forms and alterations.

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

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 ...

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.

This tutorial will explain how to use the VLOOKUP formula to compare a maximum of two columns in a bid to have common values returned or to locate missing data.