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Featured · Formula Guide

VLOOKUP vs XLOOKUP: which one should you actually use in 2026?

XLOOKUP has been available for years but most Excel users still reach for VLOOKUP by habit. We break down exactly when each formula is the right tool — and when you should use INDEX MATCH instead.

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ExcelPro Team · June 4, 2026 8 min read
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Formula guide
How to use SUMIF to total sales by region
A step-by-step guide to SUMIF with real data. Includes SUMIFS for multiple conditions and common mistakes to avoid.
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Career tips
The 10 Excel skills every accountant needs in 2026
Based on 40 real job postings and hiring manager interviews. What actually gets you hired as an accountant today.
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Formula guide
INDEX MATCH explained: why it beats VLOOKUP every time
VLOOKUP has one fatal flaw. INDEX MATCH doesn't. Here's the definitive guide with real examples you can practise.
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Beginner
IF statements in Excel: the complete beginner's guide
IF is the most powerful formula for beginners. Master it here with 10 real-world examples across different jobs.
Formula guide
XLOOKUP: the complete guide with 8 real examples
XLOOKUP replaces VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX MATCH in one formula. Here's everything you need to know.
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HR Guide
Excel for HR managers: the formulas you use every day
From headcount tracking to payroll calculations — the specific Excel skills HR professionals actually need on the job.
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Beginner
Excel from scratch: everything a complete beginner needs to know
Never used Excel before? Start here. Cells, formulas, SUM, AVERAGE — explained simply with hands-on practice.
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Tips
5 Excel shortcuts that save power users 2 hours a week
Not the obvious Ctrl+C shortcuts. These are the ones power users rely on every single day — and most people never learn.