How to Use the XLOOKUP Function in WPS on Windows

Use XLOOKUP in 3 how-to topics, all available directly in WPS Spreadsheets; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter XLOOKUP through the Insert Function dialog

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
3. Search for XLOOKUP in the Insert Function dialog.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
6. Click OK to finish entering the function.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target cell shows the XLOOKUP formula or the returned result.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing parameters, copying the formula, or filling it down.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Entering parameters in the wrong order can cause incorrect results.
• Environment note: An internet connection is needed if you open an online help page.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Cell → Formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =XLOOKUP(...) directly in the cell or the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If you want to review the syntax, type =XLOOKUP( and then press F1 to view the syntax prompt.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell accepts the formula and returns a result.
• What you can do next: You can drag the fill handle to apply the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Using full-width punctuation or incorrect parentheses can prevent the formula from calculating.
• Environment note: Keyboard shortcuts work when the current spreadsheet window is active.

3. Review syntax and parameter descriptions

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Enter XLOOKUP in the search box.
3. Select the function to review its syntax and parameter descriptions.
4. Open the related help entry if you need more detailed guidance.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You can see the syntax structure and parameter descriptions for XLOOKUP.
• What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet and continue entering or editing the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Checking only the function name without reviewing parameter meanings can lead to incorrect ranges.
• Environment note: Opening an external help page requires an internet connection.