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Can you do VLOOKUP with 2 columns?

Author

David Osborn

Updated on June 23, 2026

VLOOKUP doesn’t handle multiple columns. You can find matches for Movie and Showtime columns individually but to find a match based on both the columns, you would need to modify the VLOOKUP formula.

How do I do a VLOOKUP with two conditions?

VLOOKUP with Multiple Criteria – Using a Helper Column

  1. Insert a Helper Column between column B and C.
  2. Use the following formula in the helper column:=A2&”|”&B2.
  3. Use the following formula in G3 =VLOOKUP($F3&”|”&G$2,$C$2:$D$19,2,0)
  4. Copy for all the cells.

How do I combine 2 columns in Excel?

Combine text from two or more cells into one cell

  1. Select the cell where you want to put the combined data.
  2. Type = and select the first cell you want to combine.
  3. Type & and use quotation marks with a space enclosed.
  4. Select the next cell you want to combine and press enter. An example formula might be =A2&” “&B2.

How do I list multiple VLOOKUP results?

To lookup multiple matches with the VLOOKUP Function you need to create a helper column within the table of data. The helper column uses the COUNTIF Function to create a unique ID for each instance. The helper column must be the leftmost column within the data set.

How do I copy a VLOOKUP formula to another column?

Press F4 three times when entering the lookup value. This will change A2 to $A2. The single dollar sign ensures the lookup will always reach back to column A for the lookup value. Press F4 once when entering the lookup table.

How do I match two columns with two different columns in Excel?

Compare Two Columns and Highlight Matches

  1. Select the entire data set.
  2. Click the Home tab.
  3. In the Styles group, click on the ‘Conditional Formatting’ option.
  4. Hover the cursor on the Highlight Cell Rules option.
  5. Click on Duplicate Values.
  6. In the Duplicate Values dialog box, make sure ‘Duplicate’ is selected.