How do I keep references to columns in a table fixed?

[alphahotel]

Hi everyone,

Here's my dilemma. Assume in worksheet#1 (WS1) I have a table labeled as Table9. This table has 3 columns. Column A contains names, column B contains performances, column C contains bonuses. In worksheet#2 (WS2), row 1, I have transposed the names in column A of Table9 from WS1. In A2 of WS2 I have typed the following formula: XLookup(A1,Table9[Names],Table[Perf]). This works like a charm. But when I drag the formula across other cells in its row, the formula adjusts the row references, which I require to stay fixed. For instance for B2 the formula ends up as XLookup(B1,Table9[Perf],Table[Bonus]), which is incorrect. F4 shortcut ($x$n) doesn't work. How can I fix this elementary issue? I hope my explanation is sufficiently clear and coherent. Many thanks in advance.

[TMS]

Untested, but it would be something like:

=XLookup(A1,Table9[[Names]:[Names]],Table[[Perf]:[Perf]])

[alphahotel]

Thank you sir. Worked like a charm.

[TMS]

You're welcome.



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