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Spreadsheet jobs done now, and learned for next time

Free tools that do the job in your browser, then show you how to do it in Excel yourself.

STEP 01

joinFree spreadsheet tools

Look up and merge two tables, transpose, choose columns, clean and de-duplicate. No Excel needed, no signup.

Open Lookup & Merge →
STEP 02

functionThe formula for your data

Every tool shows the Excel formula that would do the same job on your own columns, ready to copy.

Try Table Workspace →
STEP 03

schoolHands-on lessons

Practise in a spreadsheet grid in your browser. Answers are checked instantly and mistakes are explained.

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Plans

The tools and every lesson are free for everyone, paid for by ads. Pro will add projects, assessments and certificates.

Free

$0

Always

  • checkAll spreadsheet tools
  • checkExcel formula for your own data
  • checkEvery lesson and practice exercise
  • checkFree Excel skill test (summary)
Pro

Coming soon

Price to be announced

  • checkReal-world spreadsheet projects
  • checkFull skill test report
  • checkTimed workplace assessments
  • checkJob-focused learning paths and certificates
  • checkNo ads anywhere on the site

Who we are

VLookupOnline has helped people run lookups without Excel for years. We also make ListDiff.com for comparing lists. VLookupOnline is independent and not affiliated with Microsoft or Google. "Excel" and "Google Sheets" are used only to describe what our tools and lessons work with.

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