Excel's VLOOKUP function lets you find data in columns in reference to the first column. Learn how to create it manually or build it easily.

A combo box's autocomplete feature linked to a lookup function creates a flexible search tool.

One function that anyone looking to master the spreadsheet program needs to know is VLOOKUP. It's easily one of the handiest ways to sort through and understand large reams of data.

You can use VLOOKUP with Google Sheets similar to how the search function is used to find information in Excel.