# Lookup

> `UiPath.Excel.Activities.Business.LookupX`

`UiPath.Excel.Activities.Business.LookupX`

Finds data in a range or sheet using the LOOKUP function. Use this activity to search in a row or column and find a value from the same position in a second row or column. This activity can be used with an Excel file selected for a parent [Use Excel File](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/productivity/excel-application-card) activity or with the Project Notebook.

## Configuring the activity

#### In the body of the activity

* **Value to lookup** - The value to search for.
* **Range** - The range where to search for the value. Use a single row or column for the vector form of LOOKUP, or a range with multiple rows and columns for the array form (search in the first row or column and find in the last row or column).
* **Source of results** - *(Optional)* A single row or column from which to return the value. Use this for the vector form.
* **Result** - Where to save the returned value.

#### Properties panel

**Common**

* **DisplayName** - The name displayed for the activity in the Designer panel.

**Input**

* See the options in the body of the activity.

**Misc**

* **Private** - If selected, the values of variables and arguments are no longer logged at Verbose level.

**Output**

* **Result** - See **Result** in the body of the activity.