Are you looking for a way to return not only the Vlookup result but also the next ‘n’ rows in Google Sheets? Look no further! In this tutorial, I will walk you through the step-by-step process of achieving this.
How to Return Vlookup Result Plus Next ‘n’ Rows
Let’s dive right in and follow these carefully curated steps:
Vlookup Output Plus Next 0 Row (Step # 1)
In this first step, we’ll use the Vlookup formula to search for a key in cell H2 and return the result from cell B4. The formula for this is:
=vlookup(H2,A2:E6,2,0)Return Cell Address of Vlookup Result (Step # 2)
To return the cell address of the Vlookup result in Google Sheets, use the following formula that utilizes the Cell function:
=cell("address",vlookup(H2,A1:E6,2,0))Make sure to keep this formula aside as we’ll need it later.
Return Vlookup Index Column Letter (Step # 3)
To find the column letter of the Vlookup result, we’ll use the Left function with the formula from Step # 2:
=left(cell("address",vlookup(H2,A1:E6,2,0)),3)Again, keep this formula aside for now.
Return Vlookup Result Row Number (Step # 4)
We’re not done yet! In addition to the previous formulas, we need this next formula to find the row number of the Vlookup result. Use the Right function with the formula from Step # 2:
=right(cell("address",vlookup(H2,A1:E6,2,0)),1)Generic Formula to Return Vlookup Result Plus Next 1 Row
Now, let’s take a look at the generic formula below. The “+1” at the end represents the next 1 row.
indirect(Formula # 2 &":"&Formula # 3 & Formula # 4+1)You can replace the “+1” in the formula above with a cell reference, such as I2, which represents the value ‘n’ – the number of rows you want to include.
Vlookup Result + Nex ‘n’ Rows (Step # 5)
Here it is, the final formula based on the generic formula mentioned earlier:
=indirect(cell("address",vlookup(H2,A1:E6,2,0))&":"&left(cell("address",vlookup(H2,A1:E6,2,0)),3)&right(cell("address",vlookup(H2,A1:E6,2,0)),1)+I2)Remember to replace the “+I2” in the formula above with the appropriate cell reference that represents the desired number of rows (‘n’).
Conclusion
While this tutorial provides you with a comprehensive solution to return the Vlookup result plus the next ‘n’ rows in Google Sheets, it’s worth noting that there are other alternative approaches, such as using Index and Match. Feel free to experiment and find the combination that works best for you.
Now, go ahead and give it a try! If you need further assistance or want to explore more amazing Google Sheets tips and tutorials, head over to Crawlan.com. Happy spreadsheet-ing!
