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Excel Formulas to VLOOKUP Override Output ~ Useful Guide!!

Normally, the VLOOKUP function is used to retrieve data from a specific row. There are lots of amazing tricks available in the VLOOKUP function. In this article, we will show you how to override the output from the VLOOKUP Excel? Let’s step into this article!! Get an official version of ** MS Excel** from the following link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel

VLOOKUP override output
VLOOKUP override output

Generic Formula:

  • To override output in Excel, you can use the below formula.

=IF(VLOOKUP()=x,y,VLOOKUP())

Syntax Explanations:

  • IF – The IF function helps to return one value for a TRUE result, and another for a FALSE result
  • VLOOKUP – This function will help to lookup data in a range or table by row. Read more on the VLOOKUP function.
  • Comma symbol (,) – It is a separator that helps to separate a list of values.
  • Parenthesis () – The main purpose of this symbol is to group the elements.

Example:

Refer to the below example image. Here we are going to override the result.

  • Here, we will enter the input valued in Column B and Column C.

Input Range
Input Range

  • Then apply the given formula to the formula bar section and press the “Enter” key.

Enter the formula
Enter the formula

  • Finally, it will display the result in the selected cell.

Result
Result

Wrap-Up:

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