1 MATCH Functions Basics

2 INDEX Basics: Two way lookup

3 One way lookup vertical (lookup Left)
4 One way lookup horizontal
5 One way lookup with lookup column and match column orientated differently
6 INDEX & MATCH to do approximate lookup on table sorted Descending
7 Lookup whole row
8 Lookup whole column
9 Lookup Cell Reference
10 Dynamic Range
11 Lookup from more than one table when tables are on same sheet as formula
12
Lookup from more than one table when tables are on a different sheet than the formula: CHOOSE, INDEX,
MATCH functions
13 INDEX and ROWS to Flip a Table
14 Get Amount in Next Bracket
15 Select a Random Value
16 Lookup first non-blank value
17 Handle arrays that require CSE
18 Basic lookup tool used in complex array formulas for extracting data
MATCH function is a lookup function that returns the relative position of an item in a list
lookup_value is the value you tell the match function to lookup
lookup_array is the list that you look an item up in
[match_type] tells the MATCH what sort of lookup to do:
1 or empty = aproximate match; table sorted ascending; first bigger value bumped into then jump back one position, if value is smaller than first
item returns #N/A, if bigger than last it returns last value
2 = extact match, if duplicates, it finds first one only, can't find it it shows #N/A
-1 = aproximate match; table sorted descending; first smaller value bumped into then jump back one position, if value is bigger than first item
returns #N/A, if smaller than last it returns last value
Match w 0 (Exact Match)
Only 1 in list Dups Not in List
MATCH can do
vertical or
horizontal
Lookup Jo Tom Sue Jo
Relative Position
List 1 List 1 Joe Jo
Joe
Jo
Tom
Sioux
Sioux
Sioux
Tom
MATCH with 1 or Empty & Sorted Ascending (Approximate Match - 1st Biggest & Jump Back)
Fits in Gap Finds Exact Value Smaller Than First Bigger than Last
MATCH can do
vertical or
horizontal
Lookup $150.00 $100.00 -$400.00 $20,000.00 $50.00
Relative Position
List 1 List 1 $0.00 $100.00
$0.00
$100.00 100 <= x < 500
$500.00
$1,000.00
$2,500.00
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
MATCH with -1 & Sorted Descending (Approximate Match - 1st Smallest & Jump Back)
Fits in Gap Finds Exact Value Bigger Than First
Smaller than
Last
MATCH can do
vertical or
horizontal
Lookup $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $20,000.00 -$10.00 $9,000.00
Relative Position
List 1 List 1 $10,000.00 $5,000.00
$10,000.00
$5,000.00
$2,500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$100.00
$0.00
MATCH function is a lookup function that returns the relative position of an item in a list
lookup_value is the value you tell the match function to lookup
lookup_array is the list that you look an item up in
[match_type] tells the MATCH what sort of lookup to do:
1 or empty = aproximate match; table sorted ascending; first bigger value bumped into then jump back one position, if value
is smaller than first item returns #N/A, if bigger than last it returns last value
2 = extact match, if duplicates, it finds first one only, can't find it it shows #N/A
-1 = aproximate match; table sorted descending; first smaller value bumped into then jump back one position, if value is
bigger than first item returns #N/A, if smaller than last it returns last value
Tom Sioux Sioux Sioux Tom List 2
0
1%
2%
4%
5%
6%
8%
$500.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00
$2,500.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $100.00 $0.00
MATCH function is a lookup function that returns the relative position of an item in a list
lookup_value is the value you tell the match function to lookup
lookup_array is the list that you look an item up in
[match_type] tells the MATCH what sort of lookup to do:
1 or empty = aproximate match; table sorted ascending; first bigger value bumped into then jump back one position, if value is smaller than first
item returns #N/A, if bigger than last it returns last value
2 = extact match, if duplicates, it finds first one only, can't find it it shows #N/A
-1 = aproximate match; table sorted descending; first smaller value bumped into then jump back one position, if value is bigger than first item
returns #N/A, if smaller than last it returns last value
Match w 0 (Exact Match)
Only 1 in list Dups Not in List
MATCH can do
vertical or
horizontal
Lookup Jo Tom Sue Jo
Relative Position 2 3 #N/A 2
List 1 List 1 Joe Jo
Joe
Jo
Tom
Sioux
Sioux
Sioux
Tom
MATCH with 1 or Empty & Sorted Ascending (Approximate Match - 1st Biggest & Jump Back)
Fits in Gap Finds Exact Value Smaller Than First Bigger than Last
MATCH can do
vertical or
horizontal
Lookup $150.00 $100.00 -$400.00 $20,000.00 $50.00
Relative Position 2 2 #N/A 7 1
List 1 List 1 $0.00 $100.00
$0.00
$100.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$2,500.00
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
MATCH with -1 & Sorted Descending (Approximate Match - 1st Smallest & Jump Back)
Fits in Gap Finds Exact Value Bigger Than First
Smaller than
Last
MATCH can do
vertical or
horizontal
Lookup $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $20,000.00 -$10.00 $9,000.00
Relative Position 3 3 #N/A 7 1
List 1 List 1 $10,000.00 $5,000.00
$10,000.00
$5,000.00
$2,500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$100.00
$0.00
MATCH function is a lookup function that returns the relative position of an item in a list
lookup_value is the value you tell the match function to lookup
lookup_array is the list that you look an item up in
[match_type] tells the MATCH what sort of lookup to do:
1 or empty = aproximate match; table sorted ascending; first bigger value bumped into then jump back one position, if value
is smaller than first item returns #N/A, if bigger than last it returns last value
2 = extact match, if duplicates, it finds first one only, can't find it it shows #N/A
-1 = aproximate match; table sorted descending; first smaller value bumped into then jump back one position, if value is
bigger than first item returns #N/A, if smaller than last it returns last value
Tom Sioux Sioux Sioux Tom List 2
0
1%
2%
4%
5%
6%
8%
$500.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00
$2,500.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $100.00 $0.00
INDEX is a lookup function that can do a two-way lookup.
array argument is the two dementioanl table (both a row and a column - that is the two-way part of it)
row_num argument tells index which row to look at
column_num argument tells index which colum to look at
The intersection of the row and column is the value that is returned to the cell or formula
Discount Table
PartID/Qty 1 5 25 100
Part1 13.00% 15.00% 17.00% 19.00%
Part2 14.00% 16.00% 18.00% 20.00%
Part3 15.00% 17.00% 19.00% 21.00%
Part4 16.00% 18.00% 20.00% 22.00%
Part5 17.00% 19.00% 21.00% 23.00%
Part6 18.00% 20.00% 22.00% 24.00%
PartID Part3 <<== Row
Qty 5 <<==Column
Discount <<== Returned Value
INDEX is a lookup function that can do a two-way lookup.
array argument is the two dementioanl table (both a row and a column - that is the two-way part of it)
row_num argument tells index which row to look at
column_num argument tells index which colum to look at
The intersection of the row and column is the value that is returned to the cell or formula
INDEX is a lookup function that can do a two-way lookup.
array argument is the two dementioanl table (both a row and a column - that is the two-way part of it)
row_num argument tells index which row to look at
column_num argument tells index which colum to look at
The intersection of the row and column is the value that is returned to the cell or formula
Discount Table
PartID/Qty 1 5 25 100
Part1 13.00% 15.00% 17.00% 19.00%
Part2 14.00% 16.00% 18.00% 20.00%
Part3 15.00% 17.00% 19.00% 21.00%
Part4 16.00% 18.00% 20.00% 22.00%
Part5 17.00% 19.00% 21.00% 23.00%
Part6 18.00% 20.00% 22.00% 24.00%
PartID Part4 4 <<== Row
Qty 22 2 <<==Column
Discount 18.00% <<== Returned Value
INDEX is a lookup function that can do a two-way lookup.
array argument is the two dementioanl table (both a row and a column - that is the two-way part of it)
row_num argument tells index which row to look at
column_num argument tells index which colum to look at
The intersection of the row and column is the value that is returned to the cell or formula
Use INDEX as a substitute for VLOOKUP when the value you want to
return is to the left of the lookup column.
Product Price Description
Boom01 $15.00 Flying Range is 10
Boom02 $30.00 Flying Range is 20
Boom03 $40.00 Flying Range is 50
Boom04 $45.00 Flying Range is 60
Boom05 $65.00 Flying Range is 70
Boom06 $69.00 Flying Range is 80
Boom07 $100.00 Flying Range is 85
Boom08 $110.00 Flying Range is 110
Boom09 $165.00 Flying Range is 160
1-Way Lookup Vertical: Lookup Column to Left
Description Product
Flying Range is 160 **[column_num] argument is optional. When you have a one
way lookup, row_num can be used for the relative position of
the item in a list (row or column).
Use INDEX, MAX & MATCH to find student with max score
Name Score
Student 1 53
Student 2 18
Student 3 99
Student 4 45
Student 5 19
Student 6 27
Student 7 85
Student 8 0
Max
Lookup Name w Max
Score
99 <== lookup name w max score, no duplicates
**[column_num] argument is optional. When you have a one
way lookup, row_num can be used for the relative position of
the item in a list (row or column).
Use INDEX as a substitute for VLOOKUP when the value you want
to return is to the left of the lookup column.
Product Price Description
Boom01 $15.00 Flying Range is 10
Boom02 $30.00 Flying Range is 20
Boom03 $40.00 Flying Range is 50
Boom04 $45.00 Flying Range is 60
Boom05 $65.00 Flying Range is 70
Boom06 $69.00 Flying Range is 80
Boom07 $100.00 Flying Range is 85
Boom08 $110.00 Flying Range is 110
Boom09 $165.00 Flying Range is 160
1-Way Lookup: Lookup Column to Left
Description Product
Flying Range is 80 Boom06 **[column_num] argument is optional. When you have a one
way lookup, row_num can be used for the relative position of
the item in a list (row or column).
Use INDEX, MAX & MATCH to find student with max score
Name Score
Student 1 53
Student 2 18
Student 3 99
Student 4 45
Student 5 19
Student 6 27
Student 7 85
Student 8 0
Max
Lookup Name w
Max Score
99 Student 3 <== lookup name w max score
**[column_num] argument is optional. When you have a one
way lookup, row_num can be used for the relative position of
Use INDEX, MIN & MATCH to find vendor name with low bid
Products/Ven
dors Vendor1 Vendor2 Vendor3 Vendor4 Vendor5 Low Bid
Vendor for
Low Bid
Product1 $38.99 $48.60 $43.53 $40.08 $47.92 $38.99 1-Way Lookup Ranges Horizontal
Product2 $57.68 $31.80 $52.78 $31.42 $55.19 $31.42
Product3 $53.32 $32.64 $37.69 $48.29 $41.59 $32.64 **Note: If it is a one way lookup, INDEX is
Product4 $35.20 $40.55 $32.65 $36.81 $41.14 $32.65 programmed to use the row_num for
Product5 $56.72 $47.16 $36.42 $49.56 $39.25 $36.42 either a row number or column number
Product6 $47.91 $35.08 $51.13 $49.84 $42.12 $35.08 (because it is only a 1-way lookup).
Product7 $34.81 $35.11 $48.63 $33.32 $37.83 $33.32
Product8 $42.25 $35.76 $58.60 $46.28 $40.53 $35.76
Product9 $40.14 $42.31 $37.62 $59.97 $42.57 $37.62
Product10 $36.48 $40.79 $53.24 $51.01 $51.24 $36.48
Product11 $38.57 $40.06 $54.71 $39.70 $54.73 $38.57
Product12 $52.66 $43.61 $59.98 $34.61 $52.65 $34.61
1-Way Lookup Ranges Horizontal
**Note: If it is a one way lookup, INDEX is
programmed to use the row_num for
either a row number or column number
(because it is only a 1-way lookup).
Use INDEX, MIN & MATCH to find vendor name with low bid
Products/Ven
dors Vendor1 Vendor2 Vendor3 Vendor4 Vendor5 Low Bid
Vendor for
Low Bid
Product1 $38.99 $48.60 $43.53 $40.08 $47.92 $38.99 Vendor1 1-Way Lookup Ranges Horizontal
Product2 $57.68 $31.80 $52.78 $31.42 $55.19 $31.42 Vendor4
Product3 $53.32 $32.64 $37.69 $48.29 $41.59 $32.64 Vendor2 **Note: If it is a one way lookup, INDEX is
Product4 $35.20 $40.55 $32.65 $36.81 $41.14 $32.65 Vendor3 programmed to use the row_num for
Product5 $56.72 $47.16 $36.42 $49.56 $39.25 $36.42 Vendor3 either a row number or column number
Product6 $47.91 $35.08 $51.13 $49.84 $42.12 $35.08 Vendor2 (because it is only a 1-way lookup.
Product7 $34.81 $35.11 $48.63 $33.32 $37.83 $33.32 Vendor4
Product8 $42.25 $35.76 $58.60 $46.28 $40.53 $35.76 Vendor2
Product9 $40.14 $42.31 $37.62 $59.97 $42.57 $37.62 Vendor3
Product10 $36.48 $40.79 $53.24 $51.01 $51.24 $36.48 Vendor1
Product11 $38.57 $40.06 $54.71 $39.70 $54.73 $38.57 Vendor1
Product12 $52.66 $43.61 $59.98 $34.61 $52.65 $34.61 Vendor4
1-Way Lookup Ranges Horizontal
**Note: If it is a one way lookup, INDEX is
programmed to use the row_num for
either a row number or column number
(because it is only a 1-way lookup.
Description
1-Way Lookup: Vertical and
Horizontal
Flying Range is 10 Description Product
Flying Range is 20 Flying Range is 50
Flying Range is 50
Flying Range is 60 Product Boom01 Boom02 Boom03 Boom04 Boom05 Boom06
Flying Range is 70
Flying Range is 80 **Note: If it is a one way lookup, INDEX is
Flying Range is 85 programmed to use the row_num for
Flying Range is 110 either a row number or column number
Flying Range is 160 (because it is only a 1-way lookup.
Boom07 Boom08 Boom09
Description
1-Way Lookup: Vertical and
Horizontal
Flying Range is 10 Description Product
Flying Range is 20 Flying Range is 50 Boom03
Flying Range is 50
Flying Range is 60 Product Boom01 Boom02 Boom03 Boom04 Boom05 Boom06
Flying Range is 70
Flying Range is 80 **Note: If it is a one way lookup, INDEX is
Flying Range is 85 programmed to use the row_num for
Flying Range is 110 either a row number or column number
Flying Range is 160 (because it is only a 1-way lookup.
Boom07 Boom08 Boom09
INDEX and MATCH to lookup in a table that is sorted decending order
Select Rainfall Rate 4 2-Way lookup
Pipe Size 11 MATCH with -1 (list sorted Descending)
Square Footage MATCH with 1 or empty (list sorted Ascending)
Rainfall Rate
Pipe Size (inches) 1 2 3 4 5 6
15 238,000 119,000 79,333 59,500 47,600 39,650
12 133,200 66,600 44,400 33,300 26,650 22,200
10 82,800 41,400 27,600 20,700 16,580 13,800
8 46,000 23,000 15,330 11,500 9,200 7,670
6 21,400 10,700 7,133 5,350 4,280 3,566
5 13,360 6,680 4,453 3,340 2,672 2,227
4 7,520 3,760 2,506 1,880 1,504 1,253
3 3,288 1,644 1,096 822 657 548
1 0 0 0 0 0 0
INDEX and MATCH to lookup in a table that is sorted decending order
Select Rainfall Rate 4 2-Way lookup
Pipe Size 11 MATCH with -1 (list sorted Descending)
Square Footage 33,300 MATCH with 1 or empty (list sorted Ascending)
Rainfall Rate
Pipe Size (inches) 1 2 3 4 5 6
15 238,000 119,000 79,333 59,500 47,600 39,650
12 133,200 66,600 44,400 33,300 26,650 22,200
10 82,800 41,400 27,600 20,700 16,580 13,800
8 46,000 23,000 15,330 11,500 9,200 7,670
6 21,400 10,700 7,133 5,350 4,280 3,566
5 13,360 6,680 4,453 3,340 2,672 2,227
4 7,520 3,760 2,506 1,880 1,504 1,253
3 3,288 1,644 1,096 822 657 548
1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Use INDEX, MATCH and SUM to retrieve a whole column of
values and add them
0 (zero) or empty in row_num argument will return a whole
column of values (all rows or entire column)
Month to add Jan Total
Jan
Jan Feb Mar Apr
1 4 4 5
3 4 12 1
1 4 2 2
Use INDEX, MATCH and SUM to retrieve a whole row of
values and add them
0 (zero) or empty in column_num argument will return a whole
row of values (all columns or entire row)
Month to add Feb Total
Feb
Jan 1 3 1
Feb 4 4 4
Mar 4 12 2
Apr 5 1 2
Use INDEX, MATCH and SUM to retrieve a whole column of
values and add them
0 (zero) or empty in row_num argument will return a whole
column of values (all rows or entire column)
Month to add Mar Total
Mar 18
Jan Feb Mar Apr
1 4 4 5
3 4 12 1
1 4 2 2
Use INDEX, MATCH and SUM to retrieve a whole row of
values and add them
0 (zero) or empty in column_num argument will return a whole
row of values (all columns or entire row)
Month to add Jan Total
Jan 5
Jan 1 3 1
Feb 4 4 4
Mar 4 12 2
Apr 5 1 2
From the examples in the book, the homework, examples in class, examples from DVD video, or online
research, or from an example you thought up, create two examples of "lookup" using the INDEX and
MATCH functions together.
INDEX to lookup cell reference and create dynamic range works well (better than Table feature) when you have an area that will expand and contract.
When pasting Dynamic Range Formula ( Defined Name ) into chart: 1) ChartTools Design Ribbon tab "Select Data" button in Data group,
2) then edit the "series" and "category", carefully highlight only cell range (leave "sheet reference") and replace selected range with Defined Name,
3) after you enter Defined Name Defined Range Formula into dialog box and look back later the "sheet reference" will be replaced by a workbook reference
(in total you will see a workbook reference and the Defined Name).
Lookingup Cell Reference
Date Sales Dynamic ranges for charts
5/13/2011 1 Date
5/14/2011 3 Sales
5/15/2011 5
5/16/2011 7
5/17/2011 9
5/18/2011 2
INDEX to lookup cell reference and create dynamic range works well (better than Table feature) when you have an area that will expand and contract.
When pasting Dynamic Range Formula ( Defined Name ) into chart: 1) ChartTools Design Ribbon tab "Select Data" button in Data group,
2) then edit the "series" and "category", carefully highlight only cell range (leave "sheet reference") and replace selected range with Defined Name,
3) after you enter Defined Name Defined Range Formula into dialog box and look back later the "sheet reference" will be replaced by a workbook reference
From the examples in the book, the homework, examples in class, examples from DVD video, or online
research, or from an example you thought up, create two examples of "lookup" using the INDEX and
MATCH functions together.
INDEX to lookup cell reference and create dynamic range works well (better than Table feature) when you have an area that will expand and contract.
When pasting Dynamic Range Formula ( Defined Name ) into chart: 1) ChartTools Design Ribbon tab "Select Data" button in Data group,
2) then edit the "series" and "category", carefully highlight only cell range (leave "sheet reference") and replace selected range with Defined Name,
3) after you enter Defined Name Defined Range Formula into dialog box and look back later the "sheet reference" will be replaced by a workbook reference
(in total you will see a workbook reference and the Defined Name).
Lookingup Cell Reference
Date Sales Dynamic ranges for charts
5/3/2011 10 Date 5/3/2011
5/4/2011 15 Sales 10
5/5/2011 16
5/6/2011 17
5/7/2011 18
5/8/2011 27
5/9/2011 20
5/10/2011 15
5/11/2011 15
5/12/2011 15
$0.00
$5.00
$10.00
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$30.00
Sales
INDEX to lookup cell reference and create dynamic range works well (better than Table feature) when you have an area that will expand and contract.
When pasting Dynamic Range Formula ( Defined Name ) into chart: 1) ChartTools Design Ribbon tab "Select Data" button in Data group,
2) then edit the "series" and "category", carefully highlight only cell range (leave "sheet reference") and replace selected range with Defined Name,
3) after you enter Defined Name Defined Range Formula into dialog box and look back later the "sheet reference" will be replaced by a workbook reference
Sales
Product 1 Pro Amount of Sale Table Discount ? Discount ?
$0.00 0.00% Product 1 $3,225.00
$500.00 1.00% Product 3 $2,014.00
$1,500.00 2.00% Product 1 $1,264.00
$5,000.00 3.00% Product 1 $1,755.00
Product 3 $4,609.00
Product 3 $9,300.00
Product 3 $8,850.00
Product 2 Product 1 $2,641.00
$0.00 0.00% Product 1 $8,028.00
$500.00 1.50% Product 1 $3,288.00
$1,500.00 2.50% Product 2 $1,434.00
$5,000.00 4.00% Product 1 $2,295.00
Product 2 $3,808.00
Product 2 $8,949.00
Product 2 $489.00
Product 3 Product 1 $7,984.00
$0.00 0.00% Product 1 $9,610.00
$500.00 0.50% Product 1 $5,376.00
$1,500.00 1.00% Product 3 $5,596.00
$5,000.00 1.50%
INDEX is a lookup function that can do a two-way lookup.
Product 1 1
reference argument is the two dimensional table (or a 1-way lookup) - references must be cell references and must
be on the same sheet as the formula. Tables must be placed in numerical order, separated by commas and
contained in parenthesis. Like: (ref1,ref2,ref3...)
Product 2 2 row_num argument tells index which row to look at
Product 3 3 column_num argument tells index which colum to look at
[area_num] argument tells the function which table to look at and must be a number 1, 2, 3, etc.
If tables are on different sheets, use the CHOOSE function in the array argument of INDEX.
CHOOSE function:
1) CHOOSE can return a value or a range from a list of 1 to 254 arguments.
2) =CHOOSE(index_num, value1,value2, )
3)
When the "lookup_value" / index_number is whole number between 1 and 254,
CHOOSE can be a good lookup tool
4)
If index_num is 1, then value1 is used ...
If index_num is 2, then value2 is used
5)
value can be a number, or a formula/function, "text" (in quotes), a range, cell
references, or defined names
Pro Amount of Sale
Product 1 $9,027.00
INDEX is a
reference
argument
is the two
row_num
column_n
[area_nu
If tables
CHOOSE

When the
"lookup_v
If
index_nu
value can
be a
Product 1 Pro Amount of Sale Table Discount ? Discount ?
$0.00 0.00% Product 1 $3,225.00 1 64.5 64.5 0.02
$500.00 1.00% Product 3 $2,014.00 3 20.14 20.14 0.01
$1,500.00 2.00% Product 1 $1,264.00 1 12.64 12.64 0.01
$5,000.00 3.00% Product 1 $1,755.00 1 35.1 35.1 0.02
Product 3 $4,609.00 3 46.09 46.09 0.01
Product 3 $9,300.00 3 139.5 139.5 0.015
Product 3 $8,850.00 3 132.75 132.75 0.015
Product 2 Product 1 $2,641.00 1 52.82 52.82 0.02
$0.00 0.00% Product 1 $8,028.00 1 240.84 240.84 0.03
$500.00 1.50% Product 1 $3,288.00 1 65.76 65.76 0.02
$1,500.00 2.50% Product 2 $1,434.00 2 21.51 21.51 0.015
$5,000.00 4.00% Product 1 $2,295.00 1 45.9 45.9 0.02
Product 2 $3,808.00 2 95.2 95.2 0.025
Product 2 $8,949.00 2 357.96 357.96 0.04
Product 2 $489.00 2 0 0 0
Product 3 Product 1 $7,984.00 1 239.52 239.52 0.03
$0.00 0.00% Product 1 $9,610.00 1 288.3 288.3 0.03
$500.00 0.50% Product 1 $5,376.00 1 161.28 161.28 0.03
$1,500.00 1.00% Product 3 $5,596.00 3 83.94 83.94 0.015
$5,000.00 1.50%
INDEX is a lookup function that can do a two-way lookup.
Product 1 1
reference argument is the two dimensional table (or a 1-way lookup) - references must be cell references and must
be on the same sheet as the formula. Tables must be placed in numerical order, separated by commas and
contained in parenthesis. Like: (ref1,ref2,ref3...)
Product 2 2 row_num argument tells index which row to look at
Product 3 3 column_num argument tells index which colum to look at
[area_num] argument tells the function which table to look at and must be a number 1, 2, 3, etc.
If tables are on different sheets, use the CHOOSE function in the array argument of INDEX.
CHOOSE function:
1) CHOOSE can return a value or a range from a list of 1 to 254 arguments.
2) =CHOOSE(index_num, value1,value2, )
3)
When the "lookup_value" / index_number is whole number between 1 and
254, CHOOSE can be a good lookup tool
4)
If index_num is 1, then value1 is used ...
If index_num is 2, then value2 is used
5)
value can be a number, or a formula/function, "text" (in quotes), a range, cell
references, or defined names
Pro Amount of Sale
Product 1 $188.00
INDEX
refere
nce
argum
row_n
colum
[area_
If
CHOO

When
the
If
index_
value
can be
Score Decimal Grade ROWS from 6 to 1 big # to small
450 4 6
425 3.7 5
350 3 4
300 2.5 3
270 2 2
0 0 1
Use INDEX to flip (invert) a range 180 degrees:
=INDEX(A$2:A$7,ROWS(A2:A$7))
Score Decimal Grade Score Decimal Grade Sequential Number w Expandable Range
401
1
2
3
4
5
6
ROWS from 6 to 1 big # to small ROWS from 1 to 6 small # to big
=ROWS(A2:A$7) 1 =ROWS(I$2:I2)
=ROWS(A3:A$7) 2 =ROWS(I$2:I3)
=ROWS(A4:A$7) 3 =ROWS(I$2:I4)
=ROWS(A5:A$7) 4 =ROWS(I$2:I5)
=ROWS(A6:A$7) 5 =ROWS(I$2:I6)
=ROWS(A7:A$7) 6 =ROWS(I$2:I7)
Sequential Number w Expandable Range
Sequential Number w Contracting Range
6
5
4
3
2
1
Score Decimal Grade ROWS from 6 to 1 big # to small
450 4 6 =ROWS(A2:A$7)
425 3.7 5 =ROWS(A3:A$7)
350 3 4 =ROWS(A4:A$7)
300 2.5 3 =ROWS(A5:A$7)
270 2 2 =ROWS(A6:A$7)
0 0 1 =ROWS(A7:A$7)
Use INDEX to flip (invert) a range 180 degrees:
=INDEX(A$2:A$7,ROWS(A2:A$7))
Score Decimal Grade Score Decimal Grade
0 0 401 3
270 2
300 2.5
350 3
425 3.7
450 4
ROWS from 1 to 6 small # to big
1 =ROWS(I$2:I2)
2 =ROWS(I$2:I3)
3 =ROWS(I$2:I4)
4 =ROWS(I$2:I5)
5 =ROWS(I$2:I6)
6 =ROWS(I$2:I7)
Use INDEX & MATCH to find how much to get to next bracket
Sales Amount To Get To Next Bracket
$5,555.00
Commission Table
Sales Rate
Commission
from Previous
Bracket
$0.00 0.00%
$5,000.00 0.50% 0
$10,000.00 1.00% $25.00
$20,000.00 2.00% $125.00
$30,000.00 3.00% $325.00
$50,000.00 6.00% $925.00
$100,000.00 10.00% $3,925.00
Use INDEX & MATCH to find how much to get to next bracket
Sales Amount To Get To Next Bracket
$37,500.00 $12,500.00
Commission Table
Sales Rate
Commission
from Previous
Bracket
$0.00 0.00%
$5,000.00 0.50% 0
$10,000.00 1.00% $25.00
$20,000.00 2.00% $125.00
$30,000.00 3.00% $325.00
$50,000.00 6.00% $925.00
$100,000.00 10.00% $3,925.00
Use INDEX and RANDBETWEEN to
randomly select a name
Names Name Selected:
Sioux
Dave
Isaac Random Number between 1 and 5
Sue 5
Luong F9 key evaluates or recalculates the whole sheet
Use INDEX and RANDBETWEEN to
randomly select a name
Names Name Selected:
Sioux Luong
Dave
Isaac Random Number between 1 and 5
Sue 1
Luong F9 key evaluates or recalculates the whole sheet
Get First non-blank Array Formulas require Ctrl + Shift + Enter
1 2 1 6
5 2 2
13 5 1
INDEX can handle array without Ctrl + Shift + Enter
1 2 1 6
4 5 2 2
13 5 1
Get First non-blank Array Formulas require Ctrl + Shift + Enter
1 1 2 1 6
5 5 2 2
13 13 5 1
INDEX can handle array without Ctrl + Shift + Enter
1 1 2 1 6
5 5 2 2
13 13 5 1
Use INDEX, MAX & MATCH to find student
with max score
Name Score
Student 1 85 3 3
Student 2 99 1 1
Student 3 99 2 2
Student 4 45 5 5
Student 5 19 7 7
Student 6 27 6 6
Student 7 85 4 4
Student 8 0 8 8
Max Count
Lookup Name
w Max Score
99 2 Student 2 <== lookup name w max score, maybe duplicates
Student 3 See these for more detail:
Excel Magic Trick 358: Part 1: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
Excel Magic Trick 359: Part 2: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
Excel Magic Trick 360: Part 3: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
No Large Count Name 1 Name 2 Name 3
1 99 2 Student 2 Student 3
2 85 2 Student 1 Student 7
3 45 1 Student 4
See these videos for more detail:
Excel Magic Trick 759: Array Formula To Sort List & Remove Duplicates - Dynamic Named Range
Excel 2010 Magic Trick 672: AGGREGATE function Replaces SMALL Function Array Formula
Excel Magic Trick 358: Part 1: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
Excel Magic Trick 359: Part 2: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
Excel Magic Trick 360: Part 3: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
85
99
45
Excel Magic Trick 759: Array Formula To Sort List & Remove Duplicates - Dynamic Named Range
Use INDEX, MAX & MATCH to find student
with max score
Name Score
Student 1 85 3 3
Student 2 99 1 1
Student 3 99 2 2
Student 4 45 5 5
Student 5 19 7 7
Student 6 27 6 6
Student 7 85 4 4
Student 8 0 8 8
Max Count
Lookup Name
w Max Score
99 2 Student 2 <== lookup name w max score, maybe duplicates
Student 3 See these for more detail:
Excel Magic Trick 358: Part 1: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
Excel Magic Trick 359: Part 2: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
Excel Magic Trick 360: Part 3: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
No Large Count Name 1 Name 2 Name 3
1 99 2 Student 2 Student 3
2 85 2 Student 1 Student 7
3 45 1 Student 4
See these videos for more detail;
Excel Magic Trick 759: Array Formula To Sort List & Remove Duplicates - Dynamic Named Range
Excel 2010 Magic Trick 672: AGGREGATE function Replaces SMALL Function Array Formula
Excel Magic Trick 358: Part 1: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
Excel Magic Trick 359: Part 2: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
Excel Magic Trick 360: Part 3: Return Multiple Items From One Lookup Value ...
85
99
45
Excel Magic Trick 759: Array Formula To Sort List & Remove Duplicates - Dynamic Named Range