Working with HLookup function

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to effectively use the HLOOKUP function in Excel to search for data across horizontal rows. If you’ve ever needed to lookup values in tables where data is organized horizontally instead of vertically, this video will teach you everything you need to know to get started with HLOOKUP.
What you’ll learn:
What is HLOOKUP?: Understand the basics of HLOOKUP and how it’s used to search for values in the first row of a table, and return data from a specified row below it.
HLOOKUP Syntax: Learn the four key arguments of the HLOOKUP function: lookup value, table array, row index number, and range lookup. We’ll explain how to use these elements to write a proper formula.
Exact Match vs. Approximate Match: Discover the difference between using HLOOKUP for exact matches (by setting range lookup to FALSE) and approximate matches (by setting range lookup to TRUE), and when to use each method.
Using HLOOKUP with Different Data Types: See how HLOOKUP works with text, numbers, and dates, and how to deal with errors when the lookup value is not found.
Common HLOOKUP Errors: Learn how to troubleshoot errors like #N/A, #REF!, and #VALUE! in HLOOKUP, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Using HLOOKUP with Multiple Criteria: Discover how you can combine HLOOKUP with other functions, like IF or MATCH, to handle more complex lookups in your data.
Real-Life Examples: Watch real-world examples of how to use HLOOKUP for tasks like finding employee data, financial figures, or comparing data across multiple rows.
Real-Life Applications:
Searching for sales data across different months in a horizontal table.
Looking up product information across columns based on product codes or IDs.
Comparing yearly financial data across different fiscal periods.
By the end of this video, you'll be able to:
Confidently use the HLOOKUP function for horizontal lookups in Excel.
Solve complex data retrieval problems by applying HLOOKUP effectively.
Troubleshoot common errors and create accurate, dynamic reports.