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Use VLOOKUP Find data on other worksheets

1. In the Formula bar, type =VLOOKUP(). Add the name of the worksheet and an exclamation point
2. In the parentheses, enter your lookup value, to the table array argument, like so:
followed by a comma. This can be an actual value, =VLOOKUP(H2,Pages!B3:F25,3,FALSE)
or a blank cell that will hold a value: (H2,
3. Enter your table array or lookup table, the range of Copy VLOOKUP
data you want to search, and a comma: 1. Select the first cell in the column where you want to
(H2,B3:F25, copy the formula.
4. Enter column index number. This is the column 2. Enter your formula, but place dollar signs in front of
where you think the answers are, and it must be to each column letter:
the right of your lookup values: (H2,B3:F25,3, =VLOOKUP($B3,$B3:$F25,3,FALSE)
5. Enter the range lookup value, either TRUE or 3. Press Enter to commit the formula.
FALSE. True finds partial matches, False finds exact 4. Grab the fill handle around the formula and drag it
matches. Your finished formula looks something down the column.
like this: =VLOOKUP(H2,B3:F25,3,FALSE)

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 H2 is the cell that contains the lookup value. • More training courses
 B3:F25 contains the lookup values (column B) and • Office Compatibility Pack
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 3 is the column that you think contains the data you • Quick reference card: VLOOKUP
want to find. It's the third column over from B. refresher
 FALSE means you want an exact match. • Quick reference card: VLOOKUP
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