# Vlookup with Running Countif

**Vlookup with Running Countif** 

This Concept is used for the data where the Lookup values are not unique in Table Array.

**Objective**

To make the Lookup column unique using running countif concept and find out the data when required.

Like in below example, Id is not unique, so a New\_Id is created using the running countif concept. Refer to the attached sheet for detailed explanation.

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Vlookup with Running Countif Formula
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