Excel Formula Explanation

Formula Breakdown

The provided Excel formula is:

=BUSCARV(D3;'CN 4 Filter'!A:B;2;)

This formula uses the Spanish version of the VLOOKUP function, which is used to search for a value in the first column of a specified range and return a value in the same row from a specified column. Here’s a breakdown of the formula components:

Components

1. D3:

   • This is the look-up value. The formula will search for the value contained in cell D3.

2. 'CN 4 Filter'!A:B:

   • This is the range in which the formula will search for the look-up value. It specifies two columns (A and B) from the sheet named 'CN 4 Filter'. The first column (A) is where the formula will look for the value in D3, and the second column (B) is from which the corresponding value will be returned.

3. 2:

   • This specifies the column number in the range from which to return the value. Since B is the second column in the range A:B, this means the formula will return the value from column B corresponding to the match found in column A.

4. ; (semicolon):

   • In the Spanish version of Excel, arguments in functions are separated by semicolons. This is similar to the English version where commas are used.

Functionality

• The BUSCARV function will search for the value in D3 within the first column (A) of the range 'CN 4 Filter'!A:B.
• If a match is found, it will return the corresponding value from the second column (B).
• If no match is found, the function will return an error (typically #N/A).

Practical Example

Scenario

Assume the following data is present in the 'CN 4 Filter' sheet:

Implementation

1. Set Up Data:

   • In the 'CN 4 Filter' sheet, input the data as shown above.
   • In cell D3 of the current sheet, enter "Item2".

2. Apply Formula:

   • In another cell (e.g., E3), enter the formula: =BUSCARV(D3;'CN 4 Filter'!A:B;2;)

3. Result:

   • The formula will look for "Item2" in column A. It finds it and returns the corresponding value from column B, which is "Price2".

Conclusion

The BUSCARV formula is a powerful tool for searching and retrieving data in Excel. Understanding its components and functionality allows users to effectively utilize it in various data analysis scenarios. For further learning on similar data analysis topics, consider exploring courses offered on the Enterprise DNA Platform.