The lookup function in Excel can save you a lot of time and effort, but only if you actually know how to use its many forms and alterations.

TL;DR Key Takeaways : Two-way lookups: The Double X Lookup function enables simultaneous vertical and horizontal data retrieval, making it ideal for multi-dimensional datasets.

Microsoft Excel's XLOOKUP function is best known for retrieving a value from a certain row or column in a dataset. However, you can also use this powerful tool to perform two-way lookups ...

Learn how to use Excel’s XLOOKUP function to simplify data retrieval, save time, and master spreadsheets with this quick beginner’s guide.

Excel’s BYCOL() and BYROW() functions evaluate data across columns and rows, returning an array result set allowing you to bypass a lot of work.

This month’s column shows how to use the remarkably versatile AGGREGATE function in Excel.