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# Lookup Spreadsheet Rows

This guide explains how to **search specific rows** in a Google Sheet based on conditions using the *Lookup Spreadsheet Rows* block.

#### Step 1: Add Lookup Rows Block

1. Go to **Automation → Add App**
2. Search for **Google Sheets**
3. Select **Lookup Spreadsheet Rows**

#### Step 2: Configure Settings

1. Select **authentication**
2. Choose the **spreadsheet**
3. Select the **sub-sheet**
4. Enter the **column** to search (e.g., B)
5. Select **condition** (e.g., Equals)
6. Enter the **search value** (e.g., phone number)

#### Step 3: Advanced Settings (Optional)

* Select **operator** (for multi-column conditions)
* Set **number of rows** to search
* Choose **sorting order** (Top/Bottom)

#### Step 4: Run & Save

* Click **Run & Save** to fetch matching data

#### Step 5: View Output

* Go to **Run History → Output → Response**
* Check retrieved data (e.g., complaint number, status)
* Use the fetched data in your flow (e.g., send status message)
* Save the workflow

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