Excel Formula: =IF Two Cells Match Then Return Value in Another Cell
Discover how to efficiently compare two cells in Excel and return a value from another cell using the IF function.
What is XLOOKUP?
Basic Definition
XLOOKUP is an advanced lookup function in Excel that allows users to compare two cells and return a value from another cell, thus enhancing data analysis capabilities significantly.
- Supports bi-directional lookup
- Can return multiple matches
- Provides exact and approximate matching
- Built-in error handling
Key Advantages
No need to consider data position, automatically handles relative column positions
Supports left lookup, breaking VLOOKUP's right-only limitation
Built-in multiple matching modes for different scenarios
Function Syntax
=IF(A1=B1, C1, "")
lookup_value
The value to search for
lookup_array
The range to search within
return_array
The range containing the return values
if_not_found (Optional)
Value to return if no match is found
match_mode (Optional)
0: Exact match; -1: Exact or next smaller; 1: Exact or next larger
search_mode (Optional)
1: First-to-last; -1: Last-to-first; 2: Binary search
Usage Examples
Basic Example
Looking up contact phone number for a specified customer ID in customer data table
=XLOOKUP(A2, B2:B10, C2:C10)
Advanced Example
Cross-sheet lookup with multiple matching results
=XLOOKUP(A2, Sheet2!B:B, Sheet2!C:E, "Not Found", 0)
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#N/A Error
Common error when no match is found, can be handled by setting the if_not_found parameter
Data Type Mismatch
Ensure lookup value and range data types match
Performance Optimization
Use binary search mode to improve efficiency with large datasets
Function Comparison
| Feature | XLOOKUP | VLOOKUP | INDEX+MATCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookup Direction | Bi-directional | Right only | Bi-directional |
| Multiple Column Return | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Error Handling | Built-in | Additional handling needed | Additional handling needed |
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