VLOOKUP + IFERROR Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
VLOOKUP + IFERROR is an Excel Lookup & Reference function. Wraps VLOOKUP in IFERROR so that a failed lookup shows a clean message instead of a #N/A error.
VLOOKUP + IFERROR syntax
Arguments
lookup_value: Value to search fortable_array: Range containing the datacol_index_num: Column to return
When to use VLOOKUP + IFERROR
Looking up a customer's discount tier without the sheet breaking when a customer isn't found.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the VLOOKUP + IFERROR function do in Excel?
Wraps VLOOKUP in IFERROR so that a failed lookup shows a clean message instead of a #N/A error.
What is the syntax of VLOOKUP + IFERROR in Excel?
The syntax is =IFERROR(VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, FALSE), "Not Found"). lookup_value: Value to search for; table_array: Range containing the data; col_index_num: Column to return.
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