VLOOKUP

This feature provides an enhanced version of VLOOKUP with EasyHeadr™ Engine (automatic key column detection and intelligent data searching across different sheets). It is accessed from the EasySheet Pro ribbon.

Notes
Key column identification is fully automatic
Automatic identification requires consistent data in key columns
Data search works across different sheets and files
Columns do not need to be adjacent
Column names can differ between the two files
Leading and trailing spaces are ignored in comparisons
Before using this function in critical work environments, it is highly recommended to test it on a non-essential dataset
Undo/Redo is not available

















Available Operations

Automatically finds the best key column in the destination sheet
Identifies the corresponding column in the source sheet by analyzing data
Reduces human errors in column selection
Allows inserting new data into already populated columns without deleting existing data, preserving previous information

Leave blank
Show “N/A”
Keep the original value
This criterion ensures that new data can be inserted without overwriting existing values, preserving original information

Next to the original data
In a new sheet
In a custom location (user-specified column)

How to Use

Ensure you are in the destination sheet where you want to copy the results
The source data can be in the same file or another Excel file
Choose whether to use an already opened file or open a new one
Select the sheet containing the source data
Column Selection
Select the columns you want to import from the source sheet
Columns do not need to be adjacent
Choose how to handle missing values (e.g., “N/A”)
Specify where to place the results, including a cell description

Important Notice: When inserting new result columns between already populated ones, it is crucial to add empty columns in advance. This precaution prevents overwriting existing data, which might not be easily recoverable.

Advantages Over Standard VLOOKUP
No need to know column numbers
Works with columns in any position
More flexibility in handling missing values
More options for result placement
Intelligent key column identification