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Approximate match finds the largest value less than or equal to the lookup value. Note that this argument is true by default, so if you encounter a VLOOKUP without the fourth argument, it is using approximate match.
| A | B | C | D | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEIGHT_LBS | SIZE_CLASS | EXAMPLE_ANIMAL | ||
| 2 | 0 | Tiny | Mouse | 420 | |
| 3 | 10 | Small | Rabbit | ||
| 4 | 100 | Medium | Dog | ||
| 5 | 500 | Large | Lion | ||
| 6 | 1,000 | Very Large | Horse | ||
| 7 | 5,000 | Huge | Elephant | ||
| 8 | 10,000 | Massive | Whale |
VLOOKUP Approximate Match - Free Excel Practice Online
This free, interactive exercise teaches you VLOOKUP Approximate Match in Excel through 10 hands-on steps. Instead of watching a video, you type the real formula into a live spreadsheet grid and get instant feedback on every answer. It is part of the Lookup Functions track and works right in your browser - no Excel install, no download, and no signup.
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What you'll practice in this VLOOKUP Approximate Match lesson
- Use VLOOKUP with approximate match (fourth argument is true) to classify an animal by weight. Use the cell reference E2.Approximate match finds the largest value less than or equal to the lookup value. Note that this argument is true by default, so if you encounter a VLOOKUP without the fourth argument, it is using approximate match.
- Use VLOOKUP with approximate match with cell reference E2 to determine the speed category of the number in E2.
- Use VLOOKUP (reference cell E2) with approximate match to assign a food intake tier. Approximate match is optional and used when the last argument is omitted.
- Use VLOOKUP with approximate match to categorize an animal lifespan of 62.
- Use VLOOKUP approximate match to classify animals by brain weight for an animal with a brain that weighs 1 gram.
- Use VLOOKUP approximate match to assign an animal strength class for an animal that can lift 3600 lbs.
- Use VLOOKUP approximate match to classify animal bite force for an animal for an animal with a bite force of 5000 psi.
- Use VLOOKUP approximate match to classify an animal that can see 100 feet.
- Use VLOOKUP approximate match to classify an animal that migrates 3400 miles.
- Use VLOOKUP approximate match to classify an animal that lives in groups of 88000.
VLOOKUP Approximate Match practice - FAQ
How do I practice VLOOKUP Approximate Match in Excel?
Open this free LogicExcel exercise and work through 10 interactive steps. You type the real formula into a live spreadsheet grid and get instant feedback on whether it is correct, plus an explanation - no Excel install and no signup needed.
Is the VLOOKUP Approximate Match exercise free?
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What will I learn in this VLOOKUP Approximate Match lesson?
This lesson covers VLOOKUP Approximate Match as part of the Lookup Functions track. You practice the syntax step by step until it becomes muscle memory you can use at work.