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Excel HLOOKUP Tool

Match values across a horizontal row and return data from another row in the same column.

Primary File

The main dataset you want to enrich with new data.

Drag & drop your file here, or click to browse

Lookup File (Optional)

If you are matching within the same workbook, leave this empty.

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Why Use Our HLOOKUP Tool?

Simple, fast, and secure horizontal data matching

Flexible Modes

Upload two separate files or select two sheets from the same workbook.

Lightning Fast

All processing happens locally in your browser with no upload delays.

100% Private

Your files never leave your device. Zero server uploads.

Online HLOOKUP Tool - Free & Private

The Excel HLOOKUP Tool lets you easily merge data by searching across a top row of a dataset and returning a value in the same column from a row you specify.

What is this tool?

It is an online alternative to Excel's HLOOKUP function. It takes rows from a primary dataset and enriches them with data from a horizontal lookup table.

Understanding the Settings

Main Sheet

Your primary dataset. The tool will add a new column to this sheet based on the lookup.

Lookup Sheet

The source dataset containing the horizontal lookup table.

Match Column (Main Sheet)

The column in your Main Sheet that contains the unique identifiers to look up.

Top Lookup Row

HLOOKUP always searches the very first (top) row of your selected Lookup Sheet for a match.

Return Row Index

The row number in the Lookup Sheet from which to pull the data (e.g., 2 for the second row).

New Header Name

What you want to name the brand new column that gets added to your Main Sheet.

How Does It Work?

Upload Files: Upload your primary file and an optional lookup file.
Map Keys: Select the primary column to match, and specify the return row index from the horizontal table.
Run HLOOKUP: Process data instantly in your browser.
Download: Preview the results and download the updated spreadsheet.

Why Use Our HLOOKUP Tool?

No complex horizontal formulas to remember
Process huge files directly in your browser
Total privacy - files are never sent to a server

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about horizontal lookups

What is the difference between VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP?

VLOOKUP searches vertically down a column. HLOOKUP searches horizontally across a top row, and returns a value from a specified row below it in the same column.

Is my data secure?

Yes! All spreadsheet processing happens entirely inside your web browser using JavaScript. Your files are never uploaded to our servers.

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