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    Vlookup returning #Value Error instead of #N/A - Is the sheet Corrupt?

    Vlookup_is_Sheet_Corrupted.xlsx

    Hello All,

    attachment has two sheets. "Incorrect" has a simple Vlookup formula but not giving expected result. Same sheet copied to another sheet it is working perfect. Checked some basics like "Auto Calculate", "Clear Formats" etc. not helping.

    is the sheet corrupted, if so any thoughts on what are the common causes of corruption, any ways of resolving?

    If not, what am i missing big time !

    Thanks
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    Re: Vlookup returning #Value Error instead of #N/A - Is the sheet Corrupt?

    File/Options/Advanced/ and uncheck the two Lotus compatability settings for Incorrect at the bottom of the page.
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    Re: Vlookup returning #Value Error instead of #N/A - Is the sheet Corrupt?

    @Glenn

    Whaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!

    How the ... ???
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    Re: Vlookup returning #Value Error instead of #N/A - Is the sheet Corrupt?

    The fourth or fifth check I made was =EXACT() on the two offending cells. It gave 1, not TRUE.

    One Google later:
    "Formula returns 0 or 1 instead of FALSE or TRUE"

    https://www.reddit.com/r/excel/comme...tead_of_false/

    In short: serendipitous Googling.

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    VERY much so - the stars are aligned for you today, Glenn Kennedy - better get the lotto ticket!!!

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    Re: Vlookup returning #Value Error instead of #N/A - Is the sheet Corrupt?

    If you using iferror function then cell is showing blank.
    =IFERROR(VLOOKUP(A13,$A$1:$B$9,2,FALSE),"")


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    Re: Vlookup returning #Value Error instead of #N/A - Is the sheet Corrupt?

    Atul - that's a workaround. It doesn't answer the question asked.

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