Google Sheets Lookup

Find and Retrieve Data with Google Sheets LOOKUP Function

Introduction

The Google Sheets LOOKUP function enables you to search for specific data in a row or column and retrieve the corresponding value from another range. This powerful function is valuable for data analysis, validation, and lookup operations.

Basic Syntax

The basic syntax of the LOOKUP function is: ``` LOOKUP(search_key, result_range, [result_column_index], [is_sorted]) ``` * search_key: The value or reference you want to search for. * result_range: The range of cells containing the data you want to retrieve. * result_column_index: (Optional) The index of the column in the result range where you want to retrieve the value. * is_sorted: (Optional) A Boolean value (TRUE or FALSE) indicating whether the result range is sorted in ascending order.

How it Works

The LOOKUP function searches for the search_key in the first row or column of the specified result_range. If the search_key is found, the function retrieves the value from the specified result_column_index. If the search_key is not found, the function returns the #N/A error.

Example

Consider the following example: ``` =LOOKUP("John", A1:E1, 2) ``` In this example, the lookup function searches for the value "John" in the first row of the range A1:E1. If "John" is found, the function returns the value from the second column (index 2) of the same row.

Benefits

Using the LOOKUP function provides several benefits: * Efficient Data Retrieval: Quickly find and extract specific values from large datasets. * Data Validation: Verify the correctness of entered data by comparing it against reference values. * Lookup Operations: Retrieve related information by searching for a key in one table and returning data from another.