Test yourself
Complete the following test so you can be sure you understand the material. Your answers are private, and test results are not scored.
The lookup_value argument (the value you are searching for) must be in the leftmost column of your list or table.
True.
False
What is the table_array argument?
The lookup table.
Where you want to search.
Both of the above.
What is the col_index_num argument?
The column number for your search result column.
The column heading for your search result column.
The range_lookup argument is either True, or False. With False, you get:
An approximate match.
An exact match.
If your range_lookup argument is True, you need to sort the leftmost column in ascending order.
True.
False.
When you use VLOOKUP, you must
Have a list or table arranged in vertical columns.
Use a lookup_value in the leftmost column of the lookup table.
Use the column number, counting from the left, that contains the search result.
Indicate whether the range_lookup is True (approximate) or False (exact).
All of the above.