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MS Excel:  How to use the VLOOKUP Function (WS) This Excel tutorial explains how to use the  VLOOKUP function  with syntax and examples. Description The VLOOKUP function performs a vertical lookup by searching for a value in the first column of a  table  and returning the value in the same row in the  index_number position. The VLOOKUP function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a  Lookup/Reference Function . It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel. As a worksheet function, the VLOOKUP function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet. The VLOOKUP function is actually quite easy to use once you understand how it works! If you want to follow along with this tutorial, download the example spreadsheet. Download Example Syntax The syntax for the VLOOKUP function in Microsoft Excel is: VLOOKUP( value, table, index_number, [approximate_match] ) Parameters or Arguments value The value to search for in the firs

MS Excel:  How to use the TRANSPOSE Function (WS) This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel  TRANSPOSE function  with syntax and examples. Description The Microsoft Excel TRANSPOSE function returns a transposed range of cells. For example, a horizontal range of cells is returned if a vertical range is entered as a parameter. Or a vertical range of cells is returned if a horizontal range of cells is entered as a parameter. The TRANSPOSE function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a  Lookup/Reference Function . It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel. As a worksheet function, the TRANSPOSE function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet. Syntax The syntax for the TRANSPOSE function in Microsoft Excel is: TRANSPOSE( range ) Parameters or Arguments range The range of cells that you want to transpose. Note The range value in the TRANSPOSE function must be entered as an array. To enter an array, ent

MS Excel:  How to use the ROWS Function (WS) This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel  ROWS function  with syntax and examples. Description The Microsoft Excel ROWS function returns the number of rows in a cell reference. The ROWS function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a  Lookup/Reference Function . It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel. As a worksheet function, the ROWS function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet. Syntax The syntax for the ROWS function in Microsoft Excel is: ROWS ( reference ) Parameters or Arguments reference A reference to a range of cells or an array. Returns The ROWS function returns a numeric value. Applies To Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000 Type of Function Worksheet function (WS) Example (as Worksheet Function) Let's look at some Excel ROWS function examples and ex

MS Excel:  How to use the ROW Function (WS) This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel  ROW function  with syntax and examples. Description The Microsoft Excel ROW function returns the row number of a cell reference. The ROW function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a  Lookup/Reference Function . It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel. As a worksheet function, the ROW function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet. Syntax The syntax for the ROW function in Microsoft Excel is: ROW( [reference] ) Parameters or Arguments reference Optional. It is a reference to a cell or range of cells. Returns The ROW function returns a numeric value. Note If the reference parameter is omitted, it assumes that the  reference  is the cell address in which the ROW function has been entered in. For example, the ROW function used in the picture above returns 1 because the ROW function has been entered i

MS Excel:  How to use the OFFSET Function (WS) This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel  OFFSET function  with syntax and examples. Description The Microsoft Excel OFFSET function returns a reference to a range that is offset a number of rows and columns from another range or cell. The OFFSET function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a  Lookup/Reference Function . It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel. As a worksheet function, the OFFSET function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet. Syntax The syntax for the OFFSET function in Microsoft Excel is: OFFSET( range, rows, columns, [height], [width] ) Parameters or Arguments range The starting range from which the offset will be applied. rows The number of rows to apply as the offset to the  range . This can be a positive or negative number. columns The number of columns to apply as the offset to the  range . This can be a positive or negative

MS Excel:  How to use the MATCH Function (WS) This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel  MATCH function  with syntax and examples. Description The Microsoft Excel MATCH function searches for a value in an array and returns the relative position of that item. The MATCH function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a  Lookup/Reference Function . It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel. As a worksheet function, the MATCH function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet. Syntax The syntax for the MATCH function in Microsoft Excel is: MATCH( value, array, [match_type] ) Parameters or Arguments value The value to search for in the  array . array A range of cells that contains the  value  that you are searching for. match_type Optional. It the type of match that the function will perform. The possible values are: match_type Explanation 1 (default) The MATCH function will find the largest value that i

MS Excel:  How to use the LOOKUP Function (WS) This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel  LOOKUP function  with syntax and examples. Description The Microsoft Excel LOOKUP function returns a value from a range (one row or one column) or from an array. The LOOKUP function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a  Lookup/Reference Function . It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel. As a worksheet function, the LOOKUP function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet. There are 2 different syntaxes for the LOOKUP function: LOOKUP Function (Syntax #1) In Syntax #1, the LOOKUP function searches for value in the  lookup_range  and returns the value in the  result_range  that is in the same position. The syntax for the LOOKUP function in Microsoft Excel is: LOOKUP( value, lookup_range, [result_range] ) Parameters or Arguments value The value to search for in the  lookup_range . lookup_range A single row or