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Generate an Excel VLOOKUP formula.

Use this page when you need a classic lookup formula and want a fast draft before adapting it to your workbook.

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How to use it

Start with the same request, then adjust it to your sheet.

Use this page when you need a classic lookup formula and want a fast draft before adapting it to your workbook.

Step by step

  • Describe the lookup key and the return value.
  • Generate the formula.
  • Replace the sample cell and range references with your actual sheet references.

Useful variations

  • If you are on modern Excel, you can also ask for an XLOOKUP version.
  • Mention exact-match behavior if that matters.

Worked example

Example input and output

Product IDPrice
A-1029
B-1445

Expected output

FormulaResult
=VLOOKUP(D2,$A$2:$B$20,2,FALSE)29
=VLOOKUP(D3,$A$2:$B$20,2,FALSE)45

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