For many, the INDEX-XMATCH combination in Excel is the go-to method for retrieving a value from a dataset. However, you can ...

Write the formula: Use =INDEX(range, MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_range, match_type)) to combine both functions. Practice with examples: Apply the formula to real datasets to understand its ...

To extract and sort non-adjacent arrays in your data, nest the CHOOSECOLS or CHOOSEROWS functions inside your SORT or SORTBY ...

Once you have mastered VLOOKUP in Excel it's time to move on to INDEX/MATCH. This formula combination gives the same results but without the problems of VLOOKUP.

Now, let’s use this function to return a product name for a price, when the price isn’t an exact match using the data set shown in Figure A. The key is the input value in H2.

Microsoft Excel’s XLOOKUP() is powerful, but combined with wildcards, it’s also flexible.

Excel filters help you find exactly what you want, no matter how big your spreadsheet database is. Here's how to set number, text and data filters.