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XLOOKUP

Known for Dynamic Array Support

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

XLOOKUP 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

XLOOKUP 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

Data Analysts

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

Business Managers

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

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Lookup

XLOOKUP 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 2019

XLOOKUP was created in Excel 2019. Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

XLOOKUP 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

First major update to lookup functions in 20 years
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Makes VLOOKUP feel like using a flip phone in 2024

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Advanced

XLOOKUP has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Text

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

Number

XLOOKUP accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Version Compatibility 💻

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

Excel 2019

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

Microsoft 365

XLOOKUP is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
Operating System 💾

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

Windows

XLOOKUP runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

XLOOKUP runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Excel Online

XLOOKUP runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

Web Excel

XLOOKUP 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

3

XLOOKUP needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Range

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

Text

XLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Number

XLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Dynamic Array Support

Functions that support dynamic array operations and spilling

Handles Errors Gracefully

Bi-Directional Lookup
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Complex Syntax For Beginners

Limited Backward Compatibility

Not Available In Older Versions

Complex For Beginners