4/20/25

VLOOKUP in Excel with IFERROR and Named Ranges

Need to fill in missing details in one Excel tab using data from another? In this tutorial from Tryit Learnit, you’ll learn how to use VLOOKUP to link tables and return values based on a shared Record Number 🔄.

📌 What you’ll learn:

  • How to define a named range for your source data

  • Building a complete VLOOKUP formula from scratch

  • Handling #N/A errors using IFERROR for cleaner output ⚠️

  • Tips for dragging formulas across columns without breaking references

  • Locking references with $ for accurate formula replication

  • Replacing raw errors with “Not Found” messages ✨

💡 Bonus Tip: IFERROR makes your spreadsheets more user-friendly!
✅ Works in Excel 365, 2016, 2019, and beyond.

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