Excel 2007 : VLOOKUP Help: Using a cell value as the lookup value

Right now, I am using the VLOOKUP function to compile information about people from multiple sheets and workbooks onto one form. What I would like to do is write someone's name in a cell and have the VLOOKUP formulas update to search for that name. Is this possible? (Example below)

Thanks!

Name Age Grade Score
Jim 7 2 17
Jack 8 3 18
Joe 9 4 19
Mary 10 5 20
Nancy 11 6 21


Name (type name in here, ex. Mary)

Age 10 (values display here)
Grade 5
Score 20

Since I'm pulling information from multiple sheets and books and there are about 20 different formulas, I'm looking for a way to quickly compile all the information onto one form. Right now my formula is:

=vlookup(ʺMaryʺ,$A$1:$D$6,2)

And I'd have to change the lookup value for each formula every time.

To best describe or illustrate your problem you would be better off attaching a dummy workbook, the workbook should contain the same structure and some dummy data of the same type as the type you have in your real workbook - so, if a cell contains numbers & letters in this format abc-123 then that should be reflected in the dummy workbook.

If needed supply a before and after sheet in the workbook so the person helping you can see what you are trying to achieve.

Doing this will ensure you get the result you need!