Learn when FILTER beats XLOOKUP, when it does not, and how to handle multiple matches, nth items, and multi-condition lookups with clear steps.

Navigating the labyrinth of Excel functions can sometimes feel like deciphering a foreign language, especially when you’re knee-deep in data and just need that one elusive piece of information. If you ...

Learn how to use Excel’s XLOOKUP to return data from non-adjacent columns, saving time and making your spreadsheets more ...

I still remember the first day I figured out how to run a vlookup command in Excel; I was sitting at my coffee table wondering what the point of this silly little command was. Once I realized its ...

Find out how Excel’s XLOOKUP handles approximate matches when working with text values. We put it to the test so you don’t ...