Excel Hacks: Never Guess VLOOKUP Column Numbers Again

Key insights

• VLOOKUP is a popular Excel function used to find data in a table based on a specific value.


• Instead of guessing the column number when using VLOOKUP, you can use the COLUMN function to get the correct column index automatically.


• The COLUMN function helps make your formulas more accurate and reduces errors when columns are added or moved.


• This method saves time and improves accuracy, especially in large spreadsheets with many columns.


• You can update your VLOOKUP formula by replacing the hard-coded column number with COLUMN(reference).


• This tip makes your Excel work easier and keeps your data organized without manual counting.

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