This tutorial shows how to calculate Basic INDEX MATCH exact in Excel using the example below; Formula =INDEX(data,MATCH(value,lookup_column,FALSE),column) Explanation This example shows how to use INDEX and MATCH to get information from a table based on an exact match. In the example shown, the formula in cell H6 is: =INDEX(B5:E9,MATCH(H4,B5:B9,FALSE),2) which returns 1995, the year …
This tutorial shows how to calculate Basic INDEX MATCH approximate in Excel using the example below; Formula =INDEX(grades,MATCH(score,scores,1)) Explanation This example shows how to use INDEX and MATCH to retrieve a grade from a table based a given score. This requires an “approximate match”, since it is unlikely that the actual score exists in the table. The …
This tutorial shows how to calculate Approximate match with multiple criteria in Excel using the example below; Explanation To lookup and approximate match based on more than one criteria, you can use an array formula based on INDEX and MATCH, with help from the IF function. In the example shown, the formula in G8 is: …
This tutorial shows how to Sum last n columns in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUM(INDEX(data,0,COLUMNS(data)-(n-1)):INDEX(data,0,COLUMNS(data))) Explanation To sum the last n columns in a table of data (i.e. last 3 columns, last 4 columns, etc.) you can use a formula based on the INDEX function. In the example shown, the formula in K5: …
The VLOOKUP function is one of the most popular functions in Excel. This chapter contains many easy to follow VLOOKUP examples for Exact Match, Approximate Match, Right Lookup, First Match, Case-insensitive, Multiple Criteria, #N/A error and Multiple Lookup Tables. Exact Match Most of the time you are looking for an exact match when you use the VLOOKUP function in Excel. …
Learn all about Excel’s lookup & reference functions such as the VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, CHOOSE, MATCH and INDEX function. Navigation: Formula Tab → Function Library Group → Lookup and Reference Vlookup VLOOKUP stands for Vertical lookup. The VLOOKUP function looks for a value in the leftmost column of a table, and then returns a value in the same row from another column …
What is INDEX function in Excel? INDEX function is one of Lookup and Reference functions in Microsoft Excel that returns a value or the reference to a value from within a table or range. There are two ways to use the INDEX function: If you want to return a reference to specified cells, Click to see Reference …
You can get the last column in a range with a formula based on the COLUMN function. See example below: Formula =MIN(COLUMN(range))+COLUMNS(range)-1 Note: When given a single cell reference, the COLUMN function returns the column number for that reference. However, when given a range that contains multiple columns, the COLUMN function will return an array …
To dynamically sort text values in alphabetical order, you can use use a formula based on the COUNTIF function. Formula =COUNTIF(range,”<=”&A1) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in C5 is: =COUNTIF(countries,”<=”&B5) where “countries” is the named range B4:B13 How this formula works This formula uses the “greater than or equal to” operator with text, something you …
To do a two-way lookup in an Excel Table, you can use the MATCH function with a structured reference and VLOOKUP. See example below: Recall that VLOOKUP depends on the lookup value being to the left of the value being retrieved in a table. Generally, this means the lookup value will be the first value in the table. …
This tutorial shows illustrates a Running total in Excel Table. To create a running total in an Excel Table, you can use the INDEX function set up with a structured reference. Formula =SUM(INDEX([column],1):[@column]) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in F5 is: =SUM(INDEX([Total],1):[@Total]) When copied down the column, this formula will return a running total …
To get the name of a column in an Excel Table from its numeric index, you can use the INDEX function with a structured reference. See example below: Formula =INDEX(Table[#Headers],index) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in I4 is: =INDEX(Table1[#Headers],H5) When the formula is copied down, it returns an name for each column, based …
To use COUNTIFS with a variable table column, you can use INDEX and MATCH to find and retrieve the column for COUNTIFS. See example below: Formula =COUNTIFS(INDEX(Table,0,MATCH(name,Table[#Headers],0)),criteria)) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in H5 is: =COUNTIFS(INDEX(Table1,0,MATCH(G5,Table1[#Headers],0)),”x”) How this formula works First, for context, it’s important to note that you can use COUNTIFS with …
To calculate the average for the last N values n an Excel table (i.e. last 3 rows, last 5 rows, etc.) you can use the AVERAGE function together with the INDEX and ROWS functions. See example below: Formula =AVERAGE(INDEX(table[column],ROWS(table)-(N-1)):INDEX(table[column],ROWS(table))) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in F5 is: =AVERAGE(INDEX(Table1[Sales],ROWS(Table1)-(F4-1)):INDEX(Table1[Sales],ROWS(Table1))) How this formula works This …
You can get the last row in a range with a formula based on the ROW function. See example below; Formula =MIN(ROW(range))+ROWS(range)-1 Explanation In the example shown, the formula in cell F5 is: =MIN(ROW(data))+ROWS(data)-1 where data is a named range for B5:D10 How this formula works When given a single cell reference, the ROW function …
To get a full set of relative row numbers in a range, you can use an array formula based on the ROW function. See example below; Formula {=ROW(range)-ROW(range.firstcell)+1} Note: this is an array formula that must be entered with Control + Shift + Enter. If you’re entering this on the worksheet (and not inside another formula), make …
You can get the first row (i.e. the starting row number) in a range with a formula based on the ROW function. Formula =MIN(ROW(range)) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in cell F5 is: =MIN(ROW(data)) where data is a named range for B5:D10 How this formula works When given a single cell reference, the …
This tutorials show examples one and two dynamic named ranges created. The first is created with the INDEX function together with the COUNTA function. Dynamic named ranges automatically expand and contract when data is added or removed. Formula =$A$1:INDEX($A:$A,lastrow) Explanation This page shows an example of a dynamic named range created with the INDEX function together with the COUNTA function. …
To retrieve the first match in two ranges of values, you can use a formula based on the INDEX, MATCH, and COUNTIF functions. Formula =INDEX(range2,MATCH(TRUE,COUNTIF(range1,range2)>0,0)) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in G5 is: =INDEX(range2,MATCH(TRUE,COUNTIF(range1,range2)>0,0)) where “range1” is the named range B5:B8, “range2” is the named range D5:D7. How this formula works In this example the named range …
To get a random value from a table or list in Excel, you can use the INDEX function with help from the RANDBETWEEN and ROWS functions. Formula =INDEX(data,RANDBETWEEN(1,ROWS(data)),1) Note: this formula uses the named range “data” (B5:E104) for readability and convenience. If you don’t want to use a named range, substitute $B$5:$E$104 instead. Explanation In …
To extract the word or text value that occurs most frequently in a range, you can use a formula based on several functions INDEX, MATCH, and MODE. Formula =INDEX(range,MODE(MATCH(range,range,0))) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in H5 is: =INDEX(B5:F5,MODE(MATCH(B5:F5,B5:F5,0))) Working from the inside out, the MATCH function matches the range against itself. That is, …
To find and replace multiple values with a formula, you can nest multiple SUBSTITUTE functions together, and feed in find/replace pairs from another table using the INDEX function. Formula =SUBSTITUTE(SUBSTITUTE(B5,INDEX(find,1),INDEX(replace,1)), INDEX(find,2),INDEX(replace,2)) Explanation In the example shown, we are performing 4 separate find and replace operations. The formula in G5 is: =SUBSTITUTE(SUBSTITUTE(SUBSTITUTE(SUBSTITUTE(B5,INDEX(find,1), INDEX(replace,1)),INDEX(find,2),INDEX(replace,2)), INDEX(find,3),INDEX(replace,3)),INDEX(find,4),INDEX(replace,4)) where “find” is …
To find the most frequently occurring text in a range, based on criteria you supply, you can use an array formula based on several Excel functions MATCH, MODE, INDEX, and IF. Formula =INDEX(range1,MODE(IF(range2=criteria, MATCH(range1,range1,0)))) Note: this is an array formula and must be entered with control + shift + enter. Explanation In the example shown, the formula …