So without further due, lets jump in.

Lets see how to do it.

Here are the fixes for VLOOKUP Not Working in Microsoft Excel:

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So you shouldre-checkthe values to remove the #N/A error in Excel VLOOKUP.

In that case, you should probably format the data properly.

So you must arrange your columns correctly before selecting your table_array in the VLOOKUP.

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Fix Index_number

If you input the index_number argument less, you will face the #VALUE error in VLOOKUP.

Thats why it’s crucial that you check the index_number argument and make it more than1.

And for that incomplete workbook path, you will face a #VALUE error in the VLOOKUP.

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Meet Characters Length Requirements

The VLOOKUP option of Microsoft Excel only supports255 charactersin the lookup value argument.

When you exceed the limit, you will get a #VALUE error.

you might use the INDEX MATCH formula instead of the VLOOKUP to avoid the problem.

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So you should check the column number in the function box.

It will help you find the correct result in your Excel sheet.

After applying the fixes, you wont face VLOOKUP not working issues in Microsoft Excel again.

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Why is VLOOKUP Stops Working in Microsoft Excel?

It will help you to avoid those mistakes in the first palace.

If you are careful about those mistakes, then the VLOOKUP errors wont happen.

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it’s possible for you to alsoinstall Macro in Excelto further enhance the automation process.

FAQs

Is there an alternative to VLOOKUP?

Is Xlookup better than VLOOKUP?

If you want an exact data match in an Excel sheet, Xlookup is best.

But for an approximate match, VLOOKUP is better.

Which is better, the INDEX match or VLOOKUP?

Index Match is more flexible than VLOOKUP.

Because you’re free to search by row, column, or by both with this feature.

It also happens for script limitations in the functions file or data format errors.

you might solve this issue by removing the extra space pr ensuring the correct data format.

Comment if you face any problems while applying the steps.

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