This FAQ covers 3 common question groups about XLOOKUP, including error handling, nested formulas, and automatic recalculation.
FAQ
What should I check if XLOOKUP returns an error?
- Check whether the number and order of parameters are correct.
- Check whether the lookup range and return range correspond to each other.
- Check whether the referenced data type fits the current calculation.
- Adjust the formula based on the error message and save it again.
Can XLOOKUP be used with other functions?
- Write XLOOKUP first and confirm that it returns the expected result.
- Then use that result as an argument in functions such as IF or AND.
- Save the nested formula and confirm that the output matches your expectation.
Does XLOOKUP recalculate automatically after data import?
- Formula fields recalculate when the data changes.
- If the result does not update after import, first check whether the formula format is correct.
- Then confirm that the referenced range includes the newly imported data.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| XLOOKUP | A lookup function used to search for a target value in a specified range and return the corresponding result. |
| Formula field | A field type in a multi-dimensional table that calculates and displays results automatically with a formula. |
| Return range | The data range used to output the corresponding result after a match is found. |