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INDEX_MATCH

Known for Two-Way Lookup Power

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Lookup & Reference

INDEX_MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Retrieval

INDEX_MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

INDEX_MATCH is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Business Managers

INDEX_MATCH is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Lookup

INDEX_MATCH is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

Data Analysis

INDEX_MATCH is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 95

INDEX_MATCH was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

INDEX_MATCH was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Advanced

INDEX_MATCH has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Array

INDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

INDEX_MATCH accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Microsoft 365

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

INDEX_MATCH runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

INDEX_MATCH runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

INDEX_MATCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

3

INDEX_MATCH needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Range

INDEX_MATCH accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Number

INDEX_MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

INDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

More Flexible Than VLOOKUP

Can Search Both Ways

Better Performance

Column Independent
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Requires Two Functions

Steeper Learning Curve

Complex Syntax