VLOOKUP + MATCH (dynamic column) Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
VLOOKUP + MATCH (dynamic column) is an Excel Lookup & Reference function. Uses MATCH to find which column number to pull from, so VLOOKUP still works correctly even if columns get reordered.
VLOOKUP + MATCH (dynamic column) syntax
Arguments
lookup_value: Value to search fortable_array: Range containing the datacolumn_header: Name of the column you wantheader_row: Row containing the column headers
When to use VLOOKUP + MATCH (dynamic column)
Pulling a specific month's sales figure by name instead of hardcoding a column number.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the VLOOKUP + MATCH (dynamic column) function do in Excel?
Uses MATCH to find which column number to pull from, so VLOOKUP still works correctly even if columns get reordered.
What is the syntax of VLOOKUP + MATCH (dynamic column) in Excel?
The syntax is =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, MATCH(column_header, header_row, 0), FALSE). lookup_value: Value to search for; table_array: Range containing the data; column_header: Name of the column you want; header_row: Row containing the column headers.
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