When using the VLOOKUP function in Excel, if the numbers pulled down appear equal, it may be due to several reasons: Data Consistency: The values being looked up might be consistent across rows, causing the same result to display each time. Absolute References: If the formula uses absolute references (e.g., $A$1), Excel will reference the…
To address the issue of returning the same value when using INDEX-MATCH combinations to find duplicate data, follow these steps: Understand the Formula Structure: Ensure your formula is correctly structured as =INDEX(result_range, MATCH(match_criteria, lookup_range, 0)). This structure helps in accurately fetching the desired result. Use Absolute References: Convert range references in the formula to absolute…