When you dive into the world of Excel, you quickly realize the power of its functions. Among these, the INDEX & MATCH formulas stand out as incredibly versatile tools for data lookup and retrieval.

Originally, Excel was not designed to be a real database. Its early database functions were limited in quantity and in quality. And because every record in an Excel database is visible on the screen ...

For many, the INDEX-XMATCH combination in Excel is the go-to method for retrieving a value from a dataset. However, you can also use this dynamic duo to perform two-way lookups, returning a value at ...

Lookup_ value: The value you want to match in the lookup_array. It is required. Lookup_array: The range of cells being searched. It is required. Match_type: Specifies how lookup_value matches with ...

The XMATCH function was introduced to Microsoft Excel in 2021 as an upgrade from the MATCH function. The default arguments in the XMATCH syntax are more intuitive than those in the MATCH syntax, ...

How to use VLOOKUP() to find the closest match in Excel Your email has been sent Image: Wachiwit/Shutterstock Must-read Windows coverage CrowdStrike Outage Disrupts Microsoft Systems Worldwide 10 Best ...

How to use wildcards with the XLOOKUP() function in Excel Your email has been sent Microsoft Excel’s XLOOKUP() is powerful, but combined with wildcards, it’s also flexible. Lookup functions are great ...

Formulas are powerful tools for performing calculations and analyzing data in Excel. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to use formulas and explore some popular built-in functions. One of the ...