How to remove vlookup formula from excel?

As an Excel trainer, I teach this exact skill regularly! Here's the simplest way to remove VLOOKUP formulas:To Remove Formulas but Keep Values:1. Select the cells containing VLOOKUP formulas2. Press Ctrl+C to copy3. Right-click the selected cells4. Choose Paste Special → Values (the "123" icon)5. Formulas are replaced with static valuesTo Completely Clear Everything:1. Select the cells with VLOOKUP2. Press Delete key - removes formulas AND valuesTo Replace with Different Formulas:1. Select the cells2. Type your new formula in the formula bar3. Press Ctrl+Enter to apply to all selected cellsUsing Find and Replace:1. Press Ctrl+H2. Find what: =VLOOKUP3. Replace with: [leave blank to clear, or enter new value]4. Click Replace AllKeyboard Shortcut Method:*1. Copy with Ctrl+C2. Alt+E+S+V then Enter (classic method)3. Or Ctrl+Alt+V then V then Enter (modern method)Pro Tips:- Undo immediately with Ctrl+Z if you make a mistake- Work on a copy of your file if you're unsure- Use F2 to see the actual formula before deleting- Check for dependencies - other formulas might reference these cellsWhy Remove VLOOKUPs?- Improve performance (fewer formulas = faster calculation)- Create static reports- Share files without exposing your formulas- Troubleshoot** complex workbooksRemember: Once you save and close the file after removing formulas, you can't get them back unless you have a backup!