MATCH Excel Function
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MATCH

Known for Position Finding

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

    Facts

    • Interesting Fact 💡
      Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
      • Best friend of INDEX

    • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
      Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
      • The function that plays hide and seek

    Technical Details

    • Input Data Type 📝
      Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

    • Version Compatibility 💻
      Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
      • Excel 2019
        MATCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
      • Excel 2016
        MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
      • Excel 2013
        MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
      • Microsoft 365
        MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
      • Excel Online
        MATCH is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

    • Operating System 💾
      Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
      • Windows
        MATCH runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
      • MacOS
        MATCH runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
      • Web Excel
        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

    • Required Arguments Type 📊
      The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
      • Range
        MATCH accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
      • Text
        MATCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
      • Number
        MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
      • Array
        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
      • Flexible Matching
      • Works With INDEX
      • Versatile Search
      • Fast

    • Cons ❌
      Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
      • Requires Sorted Data
      • Complex Syntax
      • Requires Exact Matches
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    FAQ about MATCH