Do VLOOKUP in Excel with two sheets
0Here's how to do VLOOKUP in Excel with two sheets.
i. VLOOKUP is a function in Excel that allows you to look up values in a table and return the corresponding value from another column. To use VLOOKUP with two sheets, you need to specify the name of the sheet that contains the table, the range of cells that contains the data you want to look up, and the column number of the value you want to return.
The syntax for VLOOKUP is as follows:
```
=VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, column_index_num, [range_lookup])
```
* lookup_value: The value you want to look up in the table.
* table_array: The range of cells that contains the table.
* column_index_num: The column number of the value you want to return.
* range_lookup: A logical value that specifies whether you want an exact match (TRUE) or an approximate match (FALSE).
For example, if you have a table of products in Sheet1 and you want to look up the price of a product in Sheet2, you would use the following formula:
```
=VLOOKUP(product_name, Sheet2!$A$2:$B$10, 2, FALSE)
```
This formula would look up the product name in Sheet1 and return the corresponding price from Sheet2.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind when using VLOOKUP with two sheets:
* The table_array must be a contiguous range of cells.
* The column_index_num must be a positive integer.
* The range_lookup argument can be TRUE or FALSE. If it is TRUE, VLOOKUP will only return an exact match. If it is FALSE, VLOOKUP will return the first approximate match it finds.
VLOOKUP is a powerful function that can be used to look up values in tables. By understanding how to use VLOOKUP with two sheets, you can save time and improve your productivity in Excel.
ii. There are a few reasons why VLOOKUP might not be working in two different sheets. Here are some of the most common reasons:
* **The table_array argument is not correct.** The table_array argument must be a contiguous range of cells in the other sheet. Make sure that you have selected the correct range of cells and that the cells are not hidden.
* **The column_index_num argument is not correct.** The column_index_num argument must be a positive integer that specifies the column number of the value you want to return. Make sure that the column number is correct.
* **The range_lookup argument is not correct.** The range_lookup argument can be TRUE or FALSE. If it is TRUE, VLOOKUP will only return an exact match. If it is FALSE, VLOOKUP will return the first approximate match it finds. Make sure that the range_lookup argument is set to the correct value.
* **The data in the table is not sorted.** VLOOKUP works best when the data in the table is sorted in ascending order. If the data is not sorted, VLOOKUP may not return the correct value.
* **The sheets are not open in the same instance of Excel.** If the sheets are not open in the same instance of Excel, VLOOKUP will not be able to communicate with the other sheet. Make sure that both sheets are open in the same instance of Excel.
If you have checked all of these things and VLOOKUP is still not working, you can try the following:
* **Restart Excel.** Sometimes a simple restart can fix problems with Excel.
* **Update Excel.** Microsoft regularly releases updates for Excel that can fix bugs and improve performance. Make sure that you have installed the latest updates for Excel.
* **Repair Excel.** If you are still having problems, you can try to repair Excel. To do this, open Control Panel and go to Programs and Features. Click on Microsoft Excel and then click on Change. In the Change window, click on Repair and follow the instructions.
* **Contact Microsoft Support.** If you have tried all of the above and VLOOKUP is still not working, you can contact Microsoft Support for help.