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INDEX MATCH is a powerful function in Google Sheets that allows users to search for a specific value in a data range and return the corresponding value from a different column. This function can be used with multiple criteria to further refine the search and retrieve more accurate results. By combining the INDEX and MATCH functions, users can specify multiple criteria to search for a particular value, making it a useful tool for data analysis and management. This feature is particularly beneficial in situations where there are large data sets with numerous variables and conditions. By utilizing INDEX MATCH with multiple criteria, users can efficiently and accurately retrieve the desired information from their Google Sheets.
Google Sheets: Use INDEX MATCH with Multiple Criteria
You can use the following basic syntax to perform an INDEX MATCH in Google Sheets with multiple criteria:
=INDEX(reference,MATCH(1,(criteria1)*(criteria2)*(criteria3)*...,0))where:
- reference: The range from which a value will be returned
- MATCH: Gives the position of your search key
- 1: Specifies a fixed search key
- criteria1, criteria2, criteria3: The criteria to match
- 0: Species to search for an exact value
The following example shows how to use this syntax in practice.
Example: INDEX MATCH with Multiple Criteria in Google Sheets
Suppose we have the following data in Google Sheets that shows information for various basketball players:
Now suppose we would like to find the Points value associated with the player who is on the Mavs, has a Position of Forward, and has an All Star Status of Yes.
We can use the following INDEX MATCH formula to find this Points value:
=INDEX(D:D,MATCH(1,(A:A=A15)*(B:B=B15)*(C:C=C15),0))
The following screenshot shows how to use this formula in practice:
The formula correctly returns a Points value of 11 for the player who is on the Mavs team, has a position of Forward, and has an All Star Status of Yes.
Note that if we change the values in row 15, our INDEX MATCH formula will automatically update.
For example, suppose we instead use this formula to find the Points value for the player who is on the Spurs team, has a position of Guard, and has an All Star Status of Yes:
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