Excel can take large data sets. But getting hold of required data can be tricky. Here, different possibilities are The filter and the VLOOKUP() which are often heard of, but not really mastered. But there are more options like the Advanced filter, IF(), Database functions and the new, cutting-edge ones like SWITCH() and the brand new, very convenient XLOOKUP().All are explained with examples and their specific benefits and downsides in full colour print.