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    Error in VLookup

    Hi everyone,

    I am getting frustrated with my VLOOKUP formula. There is an error, but I can't find it and fix the problem. Can anyone help? I've attached a example of what I have to work with.

    I have highlighted the column from which the value must be selected.

    =VLOOKUP(A2;E$2:G$6543;7;0) : I get a #Ref error.

    Thanks for your help.

    Example.xlsx

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    Re: Error in VLookup

    You range says E$2:G$654 and 7 is the column. You column count start from the first range "E". So, you formula is not working because the it looks for the seventh column and it's not there.
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    Re: Error in VLookup

    Ahhh, thanks. Better one who knows than a thousound without a clue.

    Thanks so much. It's been a while since I worked with Excel and it can be frustrating at times.

    Much appreciated.

    Good night.

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    Re: Error in VLookup

    Change the col_index_num to 3:

    =VLOOKUP(A2;E$2:G$6543;3;0)
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