If you work with a large dataset or usually query the same data in an Excel table, then you should use the VLOOKUP function to make your life easier – here's how.

Select a cell directly below or next to the Named Cell (location isn't essential but keeping it close makes finding results easier) and type "=VLOOKUP" to pull up a small VLOOKUP function window.

How to use the powerful Microsoft Excel VLOOKUP feature that allows you to search for specific data in a column and return a value from a ...

How to Use VLookup With Different Sheets on Excel. Excel's VLOOKUP function searches an array of cells for data you choose, returning data from the cell next to the one that it finds.

You can use VLOOKUP with Google Sheets similar to how the search function is used to find information in Excel.