How to Use VLOOKUP in Excel (Beginner’s Guide) VLOOKUP helps you find data in large tables based on a unique identifier — like a student ID or item code. 🔎 Formula: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup]) ✅ Example: =VLOOKUP("Apple", A2:C100, 2, FALSE) Searches column A for "Apple", returns value from 2nd column. 📘 Notes: lookup_value must be in first column Set last argument to FALSE for exact match 💡 Alternative: Use XLOOKUP in Excel 365 for more flexibility! 🎁 Get a VLOOKUP Practice Template Free download at ScriptDataInsights 📲 Follow @ScriptDataInsights on Instagram for more Excel formulas and visuals.