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Returns the relative position of an item in an array or range of cells. Defaults to exact match.

Official Syntax:=XMATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_mode], [search_mode])

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XMATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_mode], [search_mode])

lookup_value: The value to search for.

🎯 Active Cell: Enter any formula or value into cell E2! Try =MATCH("SKU-Gamma", A2:A5, 0)
Sheet: Sheet 1 (Practice Table)
#AProduct Code (A)BStatus (B)CUnits (C)DRevenue ($) (D)EOutput: =XMATCH() (E)FColumn FGColumn GHColumn H
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Cell: E2

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  • Type =B2*C2, =XMATCH(...), or any math!
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Exercise 1: Practice =XMATCH() in Live Simulator

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🎯 Target Goal:

Find Relative Row Index of "SKU-Gamma" in Column A

Syntax Parameters Breakdown

lookup_valueRequired

The value to search for.

lookup_arrayRequired

The array or range to search.

[match_mode]Optional

0 = exact match, -1 = next smaller, 1 = next larger, 2 = wildcard.

[search_mode]Optional

1 = first-to-last, -1 = last-to-first.

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:

  • MATCH returns the relative numerical position (1, 2, 3...) of an item in an array.