In this example we need to use VLOOKUP in approximate match mode because in most cases an exact match will never be found. Select cell E4 click on the lower right corner of cell E4. VLOOKUP is a Microsoft Excel formula thats essential for working with multiple sets of data.
For example below we want to look up a commission rate in the table G5H10.
In this example we need to use VLOOKUP in approximate match mode because in most cases an exact match will never be found. I am creating a construction estimating sheet and each material that I want to estimate has a different formula associated with it. The value you are trying to find in the first column of the table table_array. Enter the table array of the spreadsheet where your desired data is located.