How to Extract Data from a Spreadsheet using VLOOKUP, MATCH and INDEX

When you need to find and extract a column of data from one table and place it in another, use the VLOOKUP function. This function works in any version of Excel in Windows and Mac, and also in Google Sheets. It allows you to find data in one table using some identifier it has in common with another table. The two tables can be on different sheets or even on different workbooks. There is also an HLOOKUP function, which does the same thing, but with data arranged horizontally, across rows.
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By Bob Flisser.

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I have tried to understand VLOOKUP at different times for several years. I have never found a tutorial that made it clear and easy to understand until this one. I know you uploaded it years ago, but I want you to know people are still benefitting from your work. THANK YOU!

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Exactly same here ! Plus the additional nuggets he provides 🎉

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Best tutorial I've come across. Clear, concise, to the point, love all the tips in between too!

[@luckymunkondya1237]

The knowledge you dished in this video is priceless and timeless! 8 years down the line this still works. Thanks Bob!

[@aaronh.7144]

Thank you, Bob. Your teaching style and presentation was great! For a year, I have cut/paste miles from one sheet to another. With this tutorial, I have successfully created a report that automatically fills the pre-determined miles between my multiple job locations. A HUGE THANK YOU!

[@jamescarter3584]

GREAT JOB!!!. Very comprehensive and greatly appreciate you suggesting naming the range (DATA). Others are not conveying how simple and easy this is.

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Thank you, Bob, I truly love the way you present your material, always on topic and to the point. Your tutorials are one of the best on KZbin.

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This video has been a total blessing to me.. Much appreciated.. You streamlined this process and made it extremely easy and understandable!

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Hours of work simplified to minutes. Great video to bring data from one workbook to another with a filter!

[@selinaakhter189]

An excellent tutorial on Match & Index, please share more on complex formulas which would help in analyzing HR data. Thanks for this educational tutorial.

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I just found this and it has saved me! Thank you so so much. I'm almost in tears. You have no idea how long I have search for this task. Thank you.

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Every one is giving videos how to do the above method, but I found your video is unique as you are explaining the syntax how it works along with other small tips which are highly helpful for smart work. Thanks a lot for your efforts.

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You're the GREATEST TEACHER. Easy to follow the instructions. Clear, concise, helpful. Thank you so much for your time, hard work to teach us. Looking forward to more. Liked, definately subscribed !

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Any learning engagement should pack as much knowledge in a way that is easiest to digest. This tutorial does both brilliantly.

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I have been searching for vlookup tutorials and I must say this is the best tutorial found so far. Think I found what I'm searching for, thanks 👍

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The way you present and explain every single thing is just *Mind Blowing*!!

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My engineering professor really confused me with excel but you did a very good job of breaking it down, Thank you.

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There are so many videos on KZbin but this is best. I was able to apply Vlookup on my own sheet just after watching this video! Thanks for sharing :)

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Awesome explanation, clear and precise. Thank you so much Bob. I have been struggling with these. Now I am well informed. Keep it up ! 😬

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I just want to say, I was struggling for hours and in minutes I got it all to work! Thanks!!!!!

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Bless your soul for helping me look like an excel pro at my new job!

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I've been wondering if this thing was actually possible for almost 11 years. Thank you!

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This tutorial are so helpful and you explained In that manner everyone can understand very well .thank you keep it up

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You rock!!! Great tutorial, I recommend it to anyone needing help with these functions. Thank you!

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Excellent tutorial. I tried three other videos but this one had the best explanation and allowed me to achieve my goal, thank you!

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[@riyamibrahim1225]

i watched several videos and i really got confused, but then i saw your videos, and you explain very well, thank you

[@varpholous]

so far the best explanation for these functions i ve ever watched. thanks alot

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wow, thank you so much! I literally acquired a new skill and it's helping me produce fast results at work.

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thank you thank you thank you.... you have no idea how grateful I am! I was about to have a mental breakdown...!!!

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Thanks so much! This was fun to learn and I'm looking forward to putting it to good use!

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I truly enjoyed your tutorial, Bob. You provide excellent information and helpful hints to other quick processing. Thank you very much!

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[@mdca8455]

Thank you so much. Clear, concise, and a few tricks to speed up the process.

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Thank u so much for this. Uve saved me days of work. Been hearing about vlookup as a solution to my challenge but i didnt understand any tutorial till i found this. U have no idea the amount of burden u ve lifted of my shoulders. Thank u loads

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Great tutorial! Thank you so much, this helped me immensely and im excited to use it for work reports to help me save time!

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THANK YOU!! This video has saved my WHOLE life! Well described and narrated 🙏🏽😊

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You are such a perfect teacher :) beautifully through and details!

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This is the only video I actually understood. Thank you so much, I cannot thank you enough.

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Thank you for your tutorial. It was very thorough and informative. Your explanation is great.

[@JatinChhabra]

Thanks. I haven't used the Vlook feature since 2013 and now when I needed to do some data formatting. so I just searched this on YT "collect data from one excel to another" and your video came 1st. It was very useful for me.

[@TheDeathTracker]

WOW, This was helpful on so many levels. THANKS!

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You are excellent at explaining this stuff. I now understand it. This is a good teacher Thanks

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Solid explanation of vlookup

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Thank you so much!! this saved me so much time and made my life so much easier! thank you again.

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[@evelqueen4019]

Subscribed because of this video. Took 4 hrs to find this answer. THANK YOU!!!

[@Junio5555]

Thanks a ton! This makes my internship SO much more easier! Cheers mate! P.S.: Does the formula remain the same when accessing from another workbook? Does the workbook have to be in the same folder as the current sheet which has the formula, or on the same drive, or just any location on the computer?

[@stevecrimi9211]

I have watched several videos on data organization. This video is the most understandable and informative. Thanks Bob

[@dineshbilla86]

Exceptional, clean & clear, many thanks!

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Very Intuitive, thank you very much. I truly enjoyed this tutorial!

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Superb! tutorial, very few times I've seen a video so well explained. Thanks.

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Victor Haletski hi , is there a way in Excel to get a specific value in a row and if it matches to write all the values of that row in a specific workbook.

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Completely agree. Perfectly explained for a beginner

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Thank you so much for sharing with us. Beautifully explained and in a nice speech.

[@jithendrau8559]

Thank you firstly for the nice clear tutorial. Would love to know whether you have made any video on how to pull data (selected rows & columns) from another excel file.

[@ssengendogordon5836]

Thank you, Bob. I feel a lot better regarding understanding and application VLOOKUP.

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Thank you so much for creating this video. You have saved me hours of work. It worked perfectly in Microsoft Excel.

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Thank you Sir, great tutorial. Appreciate very much. 🤗👍

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Wow! Thank you so much!! You explained this perfectly and helped me to successfully create my first vlookup. Awesome 👌

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this is a great way to explain, i finally make my worksheet works, thanks a lot!

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This is a great lesson! Thank you for taking the time to make it. Very helpful:)

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Excellent explanation. Found it very useful. Thanks a lot!

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Thanks for sharing!!! I watch yours and Vanna Excel for my marketing work in VLOOKUP!

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So simple and helped me tremendously. Thank you.

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Thanks so much, you really made this seem really easier to understand.

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Thanks so much. I forgot it all, but now I remember. Best explanation I found.

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wonderful description. It was really helpful. Thank you.

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I banged my head against the wall for 4 hours till I found this video. THank you!!!!

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Clear, concise & concrete.

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Very clear and simple to understand....Thank You

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Omg..this is so far THE BEST EXPLANATION. I am sure it can be more complex or advanced, but at least I have the idea how to use it properly. Thanks

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[@gemharlbalderas5318]

Hi,it's a very nice tutorial. Can i ask if you can add many columns under the VLOOKUP formula syntax? For example: VLOOKUP( lookup value, table range, column 1, column2,true/false) Thanks!

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Thank you so much for this tutorial. Also on a side note, I could totally go to sleep to this. That is a good thing not a bad thing!