Online VLOOKUP Generator
Do a VLOOKUP online - build a correct VLOOKUP formula step by step in your browser and copy it into Excel or Google Sheets. Free, no signup.
Run VLOOKUP on your data
Paste your lookup table and the values to find - the lookup runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded. No formula required.
Values are matched against the first column.
How VLOOKUP Works
Build Your VLOOKUP
The cell containing the value to search for
The range containing your lookup table (first column must contain the lookup values)
Column number in the table to return (1 = first column, 2 = second, etc.)
Use exact match unless you're looking up in sorted ranges
Your VLOOKUP Formula
=VLOOKUP(A2, D2:F100, 2, FALSE)Copy this formula and paste it into Excel. It will look up the value in A2, search for it in the first column of D2:F100, and return the value from column 2.
Common VLOOKUP Mistakes to Avoid
- •The lookup value must be in the first column of your table range
- •Column index starts at 1, not 0 (1 = first column of the range)
- •Use FALSE for exact matches to avoid unexpected results
- •Consider using $ signs (e.g., $D$2:$F$100) to lock the table range when copying
Online VLOOKUP Tool
This free online VLOOKUP tool and formula builder writes a correct VLOOKUP for you - just fill in the lookup value, table range, and column, and copy the result into Excel or Google Sheets. No need to memorize the syntax. Use FALSE for an exact match in normal ID, email, or SKU lookups, and lock the table range with dollar signs before filling the formula down.
How to Use VLOOKUP in Excel
VLOOKUP is one of the most useful functions in Excel. It searches for a value in the first column of a range and returns a value from another column in the same row.
VLOOKUP Syntax
=VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])
- lookup_value - The value to search for
- table_array - The range containing your data
- col_index_num - The column number to return
- range_lookup - TRUE for approximate match, FALSE for exact match
VLOOKUP vs XLOOKUP
If you have Excel 365 or Excel 2021, consider using XLOOKUP instead. It's more flexible and doesn't require the lookup value to be in the first column. However, VLOOKUP is still useful for backward compatibility with older Excel versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This online VLOOKUP tool builds the formula for you right in your browser - no Excel install or signup needed. Fill in the lookup value, table range, and return column, then paste the generated formula into Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice, where it runs against your data.
Yes, it's completely free with no signup, no limits, and no watermark. Generate as many VLOOKUP formulas as you need.
VLOOKUP (Vertical Lookup) is an Excel function that searches for a value in the first column of a range and returns a value in the same row from a specified column.
VLOOKUP works in Excel 2007 and later, while XLOOKUP is only available in Excel 365/2021. Use VLOOKUP for wider compatibility, XLOOKUP for more flexibility.
FALSE (or 0) means exact match - VLOOKUP will only return a result if it finds an exact match. TRUE (or 1) allows approximate matches, which is useful for ranges.
Common issues include: lookup value not in the first column, wrong column index number, extra spaces in data, or using TRUE when you need FALSE for exact matches.