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LOOKUP

Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Lookup & Reference

LOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Retrieval

LOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Business Managers

LOOKUP is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

Data Analysts

LOOKUP is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Lookup

LOOKUP is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2.0

LOOKUP was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

LOOKUP was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Predecessor to VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Still exists because Excel is afraid of commitment issues

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Intermediate

LOOKUP has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

LOOKUP accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Text

LOOKUP accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

Array

LOOKUP accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

LOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

LOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

LOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

LOOKUP runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

LOOKUP runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

LOOKUP runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

LOOKUP needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Array

LOOKUP accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Range

LOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Simple To Understand

Works With Sorted Data
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Limited To One-Way Lookups

Requires Sorted Data