How to Fix VLOOKUP Errors with VALUE and VALUETOTEXT Functions in Excel

Are you struggling with *VLOOKUP in Excel* when the data types don’t match? Whether your reference data is in *text format* and the lookup array is in *number format* (or vice versa), this tutorial will solve your problem.

In this video, I’ll show you how to fix VLOOKUP errors caused by mismatched data types using the `VALUE` and `VALUETOTEXT` functions in Excel. These simple tricks will help you convert numbers to text (and text to numbers) seamlessly, ensuring that your VLOOKUP formula works perfectly every time.

📌 *What You'll Learn:*
1. Why data type mismatches cause VLOOKUP errors
2. How to use the `VALUE` function to convert text to numbers
3. How to use the `VALUETOTEXT` function to convert numbers to text
4. A practical example demonstrating both methods

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Practice file: https://github.com/SattyBoy/Excel_wor...

*Key Syntax Covered in This Video*

*`VALUE` Function:* Converts text-based numbers into actual numbers
Syntax: `=VALUE(text)`
Example: `=VALUE("123")` converts the text "123" into the number 123.

*`VALUETOTEXT` Function:* Converts numbers into text format
Syntax: `=VALUETOTEXT(value)`
Example: `=VALUETOTEXT(123)` converts the number 123 into the text "123".

*`VLOOKUP` Function:* Finds a value in a table based on a lookup value
Syntax: `=VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])`
Example: `=VLOOKUP(VALUE(A2), B2:C10, 2, FALSE)` uses `VALUE` to convert the lookup value into a number.

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📌 *Chapters:*
00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - Using VLOOKUP
01:09 - Alternate Method: Text to Columns
02:08 - VALUE function
02:26 - VALUE + VLOOKUP function
03:11 - VLOOKUP + VALUETOTEXT function

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Say goodbye to those frustrating #N/A errors in Excel! Whether you’re an Excel beginner or advanced user, this video will equip you with practical tips to handle data mismatches effectively.

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Q1: Why does VLOOKUP fail when data types are different?
Answer: VLOOKUP requires both the lookup value and the reference data in the array to be of the same data type. If one is text and the other is a number, Excel cannot match them.

Q2: How can I use the VALUE function in VLOOKUP?
Answer: The VALUE function converts text-based numbers into actual numbers. For example, in VLOOKUP:

=VLOOKUP(VALUE(A2), B2:C10, 2, FALSE)

Q3: What is the VALUETOTEXT function in Excel?
Answer: The VALUETOTEXT function converts numbers into text, making them compatible with text-based reference arrays.

Q4: Can I use VALUE and VALUETOTEXT together?
Answer: While they solve opposite problems, you can use either based on the data mismatch type. If your lookup value is text, use VALUE; if it’s a number, use VALUETOTEXT.

Q5: What other functions can help with data mismatches?
Answer: Functions like TEXT, TEXTJOIN, and TRIM are also useful for fixing formatting issues in Excel.

Q6: How do I check if my data is in text or number format?
Answer: Use the ISTEXT() or ISNUMBER() functions in Excel to verify the format of your data.