Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - Using the SWITCH Function

The video tutorial explains how to use the SWITCH function in Excel as an alternative to XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP for filling a ratings column based on IMDb scores. It demonstrates the use of XLOOKUP first, highlighting its dependency on external tables, and then shows how SWITCH can be used to define values directly within the formula, offering more flexibility. The tutorial emphasizes the advantages of SWITCH, particularly in scenarios where maintaining external data tables is not desirable.

What steps are involved in using the XLOOKUP function as described in the lesson?

What is the primary purpose of the SWITCH function as described in the text?

What are the ratings associated with the IMDb scores mentioned in the text?

How does the SWITCH function differ from the XLOOKUP function in terms of data dependency?

Explain the advantage of using the SWITCH function over traditional lookup functions like VLOOKUP.