HOW TO USE VLOOKUP IN EXCEL / VLOOKUP TUTORIAL

HOW TO USE VLOOKUP IN EXCEL

Vlookup formula is one of the important formula in MS EXCEL. In this blog I will give you clear demonstration about  Vlookup formula. 

Where we use

Sometime we need to find data from a huge list in excel. If we find one or two data then find using ctrl+f and find it, here it is the best method. But if we find more data then we go for Vlookup. If you prepare bill using excel then Vlookup is the best policy.

How to use 

I will explain it step wise. Lets follow.

Step 1. 

Suppose I have a chart of Building Materials with cost / units. And I want to make a bill. Here I take a chart from column A to D and a simple bill format from column G to L. 

how to use vlookup in excel 2016

Step 2.

How it will be if we just type the name of material and the cost and unit will appear automatically !! Lets do it. In the Cost cell means for "J3" type "=vlookup(" then it prompts for "lookup_value", "table_array","col_index_num","[range_lookup]".

how to use vlookup in excel 2016

Step 3.

First for "lookup_value" select cell H3 press " , " for "table_array" select B3 to D7 press " , " next for 
"col_index_num" select the no of column where the cost is here no is 2 because in the selected table cost row is in no 2 column and press " , ".
Then "[range_lookup]" comes here two option available "True" or "False". "True" is for approximate match and "False" is for exact match, we need exact match so we type "false" or "0" as you wish.
Close the Bracket and press "Enter".

how to use vlookup in excel 2016

Step 4.

Oh my god !! its shows error... Don't panic it shows error because H3 cell is empty which is the reference cell for this formula.
Lets put any of the item name from chart and check.
Here I put Bricks, See its shows the Cost 8.5. 


vlookup tutorial

vlookup tutorial


Step 5.

If we put Vlookup formula again as for unit the unit will also be shown. The formula will be as follows "=VLOOKUP(H3,B3:D7,3,0)" See it shows.

vlookup tutorial

Step 6.

For Total Column simple multiply Quantity cell and Cost Cell with "=I3*J3" this formula and hit enter. If you put the value in Quantity Cell It will shows how much the Total is.

vlookup tutorial

Step 7.

For next item just drag down the formula cell or copy the formula cell to next cell .

vlookup tutorial


Conclusion :-

Here I give you total demonstration how Vlookup formula works and implement in a simple bill. If you have any quarries comment me bellow. If you like the article please shear it and thus support me. Thanks. 

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