MATCH function
Returns the position of a value inside a range.
Syntax
=MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_type])
| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
lookup_value | The value to find. |
lookup_array | The single row or column to search. |
match_typeoptional | Use 0 for an exact match. |
Example
=MATCH("P103", A2:A10, 0)
Returns 3 if P103 is the third item in A2:A10. Pair it with INDEX for flexible lookups.
Try itType =MATCH( in E2 and click cells to fill in the arguments.
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Qty
Price
Date
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Apples
12
$0.50
2024-01-15
Bananas
30
$0.25
2024-02-29
Cherries
8
$3.20
2024-04-30
Dates
15
$2.75
2024-07-27
Figs
5
$1.90
2024-12-01