The document outlines a lesson plan focused on using VLOOKUP in Excel to efficiently find values within data tables. It describes essential steps for performing VLOOKUP, including identifying key fields, using the correct formula, and troubleshooting common issues. Hands-on practice is recommended for better understanding and application of the concepts.

1. Vlookup
How to find things quickly

2. Lesson Plan
1. Vlookup
2.
Troubleshooting
3. Match |
Index
Looking up a
value from a
table
● Formats
● trim()
Expert method
of looking for
values
4. Dynamic
Tables
Grow your table
automatically

3. Lookup - What is it?
You have a data table
You need to find a value within that table with
a key value

4. Data Table
Where are you
looking for the
information?

5. Key value
Use this to “unlock”
Must be unique
Example: IC number
1000001A

6. Performing vlookup - 1/
Questions to ask:
What fields do you need from the data table
Is the key field on the far left hand column

7. Performing vlookup - 1/
=VLOOKUP(G2,A:D,2,false)
Default always false
Count from left to right
1. Excel will search for the key value
2. Output the required value based on
the data able and column (2 for this
example: name)

8. Hands On
Get those hands dirty!

9. Next Week
Troubleshooting
2. File formats1. TRIM()