Advanced Lookup Functions (XLOOKUP & VLOOKUP)
Lookup functions are essential for combining data from different tables.
Key Functions:
- XLOOKUP (Modern and recommended)
- VLOOKUP (Still widely used in many companies)
- INDEX + MATCH (Flexible alternative)
Key Differences:
- XLOOKUP can look both left and right, while VLOOKUP can only look right
- XLOOKUP is simpler and more robust than VLOOKUP