How to use XLOOKUP in Excel

Want to find data faster and smarter in Excel? In this video, you’ll learn how to use XLOOKUP in Excel step-by-step and replace older lookup formulas like VLOOKUP.
Microsoft Excel introduced XLOOKUP as a more powerful and flexible function for searching and retrieving data quickly.
In this video, you will learn:
• What XLOOKUP is and why it’s useful
• XLOOKUP syntax explained simply
• How to search data vertically and horizontally
• Replacing VLOOKUP with XLOOKUP
• Finding exact and approximate matches
• Returning custom results when data is missing
• Common XLOOKUP mistakes and fixes
• Real-world examples for work and reports
Basic Formula:
=XLOOKUP(lookup_value, lookup_array, return_array)
Example:
=XLOOKUP(A2,B:B,C:C)
→ Finds a value in column B and returns the matching result from column C.
Why use XLOOKUP?
• Easier than VLOOKUP
• Works left-to-right and right-to-left
• More accurate and flexible
• Better for large datasets
This tutorial is perfect for students, analysts, accountants, and professionals who want to improve their Excel skills.
By the end of this video, you’ll be able to use XLOOKUP confidently for faster and smarter data analysis.
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