04/11/2025
VLOOKUP vs XLOOKUP – Which should you use?
Both powerful, but one’s clearly the future of Excel efficiency.
VLOOKUP: The classic — reliable but limited (left-to-right only).
XLOOKUP: The upgrade — flexible, faster, and works both ways.
Pro Tip: Use XLOOKUP if you’re on Office 365; stick with VLOOKUP for older Excel versions.