Common Formula Questions
What is VLOOKUP?
VLOOKUP (Vertical Lookup) searches for a value in the first column of a dataset and returns a value in the same row from a specified column. It is used to merge two lists based on a common key.
How does the IF function work?
The IF function checks if a condition is true or false. If the condition is met (True), it returns one value; if not (False), it returns a different value. It is the foundation of spreadsheet logic.
VLOOKUP vs XLOOKUP?
VLOOKUP only searches left-to-right and breaks if columns move. XLOOKUP (the modern replacement) can search in any direction, defaults to an exact match, and is much more robust.
How does SUMIFS work?
SUMIFS adds up numbers in a range, but only if they meet specific criteria. For example, summing 'Revenue' only where 'Region' is 'North' and 'Status' is 'Paid'.