Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - Using XLOOKUP to Perform Complex Lookups

The video tutorial introduces XLOOKUP, a powerful and flexible Excel function that simplifies lookups compared to INDEX and MATCH. It covers the syntax, basic usage, and advanced features of XLOOKUP, including optional arguments and dynamic arrays. The tutorial also demonstrates how to perform approximate matches using XLOOKUP, making it a versatile tool for various lookup scenarios.

What are the main advantages of using XLOOKUP over INDEX and MATCH?

Explain how to set up a data validation drop-down list for app selection.

Explain the process of using INDEX and MATCH to return the category of an app.

What limitations does VLOOKUP have compared to XLOOKUP?

In what scenarios would you prefer to use INDEX and MATCH over XLOOKUP?

What are the six arguments required for the XLOOKUP function?

How does XLOOKUP handle cases where the lookup value is not found?

How can XLOOKUP return multiple results from a single lookup?

Describe how to perform an approximate match using XLOOKUP.

What is the significance of the match mode argument in XLOOKUP?