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=INDEX() Interactive Masterclass & Practice Simulator
Returns a value or reference of the cell at the intersection of a particular row and column in a given range.
Official Syntax:
=INDEX(array, row_num, [column_num])Live Interactive Excel Spreadsheet (Full Width)
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Sheet: Sheet 1 (Practice Table)=INDEX(B2:B5, 4)Formula Assistant
Cell: E2Excel Calculation Rules:
- Click on any cell across the entire sheet.
- Type
=B2*C2,=INDEX(...), or any math! - Click other cells to insert cell addresses automatically.
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Graded Practice Challenges (1)
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Exercise 1: Practice =INDEX() in Live Simulator
+50 XP
🎯 Target Goal:
Retrieve 4th Row City from Column B
Syntax Parameters Breakdown
arrayRequiredA range of cells or array constant.
row_numRequiredSelects the row in array from which to return a value.
[column_num]OptionalSelects the column in array from which to return a value.
Top Pitfalls to Avoid:
- Forgetting to close the parenthesis ) at the end of the formula.
- Mismatching cell range sizes in lookup vectors or criteria arrays.
Corporate Pro Tips:
- Combine INDEX with MATCH for unbreakable 2-way dynamic lookups.