4/19/25

XLOOKUP with Partial Match in Excel

Need to search for partial text in Excel? 🧩 In this tutorial from Tryit Learnit, you’ll learn how to use the XLOOKUP function to return values even when you only have part of a match—like a product name, partial ID, or fuzzy input.

We’ll cover:

  • Syntax and usage of XLOOKUP with wildcards ✴️

  • How to troubleshoot and resolve errors when partial matches fail ❌

  • A full walkthrough with a sample workbook you can follow along with

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✅ Great for lookups in messy or inconsistent datasets!
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