To create a hyperlink from a lookup, you can use the VLOOKUP function together with the HYPERLINK function. The hyperlink function allows you to create a working link with a formula. It takes two arguments: link_location and, optionally, friendly_name. Formula =HYPERLINK(VLOOKUP(name,table,column,0),name) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in F5 is: =HYPERLINK(VLOOKUP(E5,link_table,2,0),E5) How this formula works Working from the inside out, VLOOKUP looks…
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How to use Excel HYPERLINK Function
This Excel tutorial explains how to use the HYPERLINK function with syntax and examples. Excel HYPERLINK Function Description The Microsoft Excel HYPERLINK function creates a shortcut to a file or Internet address. The HYPERLINK function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a Lookup/Reference Function. The HYPERLINK function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell…