VLOOKUP Question - Number Stored As Text Error Not Returning Values

[goodmachine]

Hello,

When I run my VLOOKUP to match values from one sheet to another, the Table_array consists of data where the values are stored as text. The values on the Table_array can be numbers only or alphanumeric. Some of the numbers have leading zeros as well.

When I run the VLOOKUP, the formula is unable to match the Lookup_value. For example, the Lookup_value can be 131112 and that value is on the Table_array, but the formula result will be #N/A. Only when I convert the value to a number will the VLOOKUP return 131112.

I've tried a couple of things to get passed this issue:
1. Format Cells to General
2. Copy the Table_array and Paste as Values.
3. Defined the table

None of these changes have not improved the results.

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[bbott]

Are you inputing 131112 in your VLOOKUP formula or are you referencing a cell that contains the number 131112?

 

[Aladin Akyurek]

What is the formula you have?

 

[daievans]

Is your Lookup and Excel Table? If so, add a calculated field to it converting the text to a number using Value() and then lookup that column. Insofar as the leading zeroes are concerned, Value will also convert them, if they are in text, otherwise it ignores them ...

There are several ways of fixing this issue - others will be along shortly with their preferred methods, I'm sure!