Examples for the hlookup formula in excel
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
HLOOKUP syntax pattern
=HLOOKUP(search_key, search_range, output_row, [is_sorted])Use this HLOOKUP pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
HLOOKUP in a worksheet
=HLOOKUP(search_key, search_range, output_row, [is_sorted])Searches for a value in the first horizontal row of a range and returns the corresponding cell in another horizontal row.
When to use HLOOKUP
Use HLOOKUP when you need to search for a value in the first horizontal row of a range and returns the corresponding cell in another horizontal row.
- Find matching values in tables and ranges.
- Connect IDs, names, and categories across spreadsheet data.
How HLOOKUP works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, HLOOKUP follows the syntax HLOOKUP(search_key, search_range, output_row, [is_sorted]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common HLOOKUP mistakes
Most HLOOKUP issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.
- Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
- Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
- Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.