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Mastering XLOOKUP in Excel – The Smartest Lookup Formula Yet

If you're still using VLOOKUP or HLOOKUP, it's time to upgrade. XLOOKUP is more flexible, cleaner, and built for modern Excel users.

🔹 Syntax:

=XLOOKUP(lookup_value, lookup_array, return_array, [if_not_found])

🔹 Example:

To find a student's marks by name:

=XLOOKUP("Amit", A2:A10, B2:B10, "Not Found")

👉 “Amit” = What you're looking for 👉 A2:A10 = Where to look 👉 B2:B10 = What to return 👉 "Not Found" = Optional message if not found

🔹 Why XLOOKUP is Better:

• ✅ Searches left, right, up, or down
• ✅ Built-in error handling (no need for IFERROR)
• ✅ Replaces both VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
• ✅ No need to count column or row index numbers

🔹 Tips:

• 🚀 Use with dropdowns for dynamic dashboards
• 🔒 Lock ranges for consistency
• ⚡ Combine with FILTER, SORT for magic!

🔚 Wrap-Up:

XLOOKUP is the future of lookups in Excel. It’s faster, more flexible, and easier to write — once you use it, you won’t go back!

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