The parameters of the VLOOKUP function are: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, range_lookup) The generic formula for the VLOOKUP function is: Final result Syntax of the VLOOKUP formula In this tutorial, we will learn how to quickly copy a VLOOKUP formula down a column.įigure 1. This is possible by using an absolute cell reference. While using the VLOOKUP function in Excel, we sometimes need to apply it to a range. How to Copy a VLOOKUP Formula Down a Column