Mastering Excel Lookups: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX-MATCH Explained!

Mastering Excel Lookups: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX-MATCH Explained!

Title: Mastering Excel Lookups: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX-MATCH Explained! #analysisbtdanish ‪@AnalysisByDanish‬ Description: Want to take your Excel skills to the next level? In this video, we break down three of the most powerful lookup functions in Excel: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX-MATCH. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this tutorial will help you understand when and how to use each function efficiently. 📌 Topics Covered in This Video: ✅ What is VLOOKUP, and how to use it (Vertical Lookup) ✅ What is HLOOKUP, and when it's useful (Horizontal Lookup) ✅ How INDEX-MATCH works and why it's more powerful than VLOOKUP ✅ Practical examples of each function in action ✅ Common errors and how to fix them 📊 Functions Explained: 🔹 VLOOKUP: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup]) 🔹 HLOOKUP: =HLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, row_index_num, [range_lookup]) 🔹 INDEX-MATCH Combo: =INDEX(column_or_row, MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_type])) 💡 Why Use INDEX-MATCH Instead of VLOOKUP? Unlike VLOOKUP, which only searches from left to right, INDEX-MATCH allows you to look up values in any direction—making it more flexible and efficient. 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments below, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Excel tutorials! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an update! #Excel #VLOOKUP #INDEXMATCH #HLOOKUP #ExcelTips #DataAnalysis #Spreadsheet