Excel
Excel Lookup Decision Guide: INDEX + MATCH vs XLOOKUP vs VLOOKUP
Excel offers multiple ways to look up data, and choosing the right one can dramatically affect performance, flexibility, and maintainability.
Overview of Lookup Options
- VLOOKUP: simple but limited
- INDEX + MATCH: flexible and powerful
- XLOOKUP: modern and readable
INDEX + MATCH Example
Classic INDEX + MATCH lookup
=INDEX(B:B, MATCH(E1, A:A, 0))