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Xlookup - not found on the desktop version
If you have confirmed that you are using a version of Microsoft Excel that should support the XLOOKUP function (Excel 2019 or later, including Excel for Microsoft 365), and you are still experiencing issues, there are a few additional steps you can take:
1. Check Formula Language:
- Ensure that you are using the correct formula language. Formulas can sometimes be language-specific. The correct syntax for XLOOKUP in English is:
=XLOOKUP(lookup_value, lookup_array, return_array, [if_not_found], [match_mode], [search_mode])
Or in Portuguese…
=PROCX(lookup_value; lookup_array; return_array; [if_not_found]; [match_mode]; [search_mode])
- Make sure that your Excel language settings are set to English if in Portuguese use the second formula.
2. Language Settings:
- Go to "Excel" > "Preferences."
- Under "International," check the "Preferred languages" settings.
- Check your Excel language settings to make sure it is set to a language that supports the XLOOKUP function.
3. Test with New Workbook:
- Create a new, blank workbook and try using the XLOOKUP function. This helps determine if the issue is specific to your existing files.
4. Repair Excel Installation:
- Close Excel.
- Open the "Applications" folder and find the "Microsoft Excel" application.
- Hold down the "Control" key and click on "Microsoft Excel."
- Choose "Show Package Contents."
- Navigate to "Contents" > "Library" > "Application Support" > "Microsoft" > "Office."
- Run the "Office Setup Assistant" or "Microsoft Database Utility" and choose the option to repair Excel.
- Try repairing your Excel installation:
I hope one of these steps helps resolve the issue. The text and the steps with the help of AI.
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This will help all forum participants.
Now Microsoft makes that formula available to Microsoft365 users only.
It happened the same to me, and now it does not work.