HLOOKUP
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the HLOOKUP Function in Excel What is the HLOOKUP Function? The HLOOKUP function (Horizontal Lookup) searches for a value in the first row of a table and returns data from a specified row below it. It is useful when: ✅ Searching for values in a row-based format. ✅ Retrieving information based on column headers. ✅ Looking up data in a horizontal structure. HLOOKUP Function Syntax =HLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, row_index_num, [range_lookup]) lookup_value → The value to search for (e.g., a date). table_array → The range that contains the data (including headers). row_index_num → The row number (relative to the selected range) to return the value from. [range_lookup] → Set to FALSE for an exact match, TRUE for an approximate match. Step-by-Step Process to Use HLOOKUP in the Sample Data Scenario: We want to find an employee’s status (G, A, etc.) on a specific date (e.g., 02-Jan-17 ). Step 1: Select the Cell for the Lookup Result Click on t...