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How to use Excel Index Match (the right way)

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How to use Excel Index Match (the right way)

3,997,943 views October 29, 2017 11:32

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In brief

Master the INDEX and MATCH functions in Excel to perform flexible, error-resistant lookups—ideal for professionals handling complex data. This tutorial compares them to VLOOKUP, covers basics, and shows real-world applications like two-way lookups.

Key steps

  1. Compare INDEX & MATCH to VLOOKUP and identify its advantages for data lookups
  2. Learn how the INDEX function retrieves values from a range based on a position
  3. Understand how the MATCH function locates the position of a value in a row or column
  4. Combine INDEX and MATCH for dynamic lookups in any direction (left or right)
  5. Apply INDEX & MATCH to two-way lookups in matrix-style data arrangements
  6. Use data validation to refine lookup accuracy in practical examples

Questions & answers

Can INDEX & MATCH look up values in columns to the left of the lookup value?

Yes, unlike VLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH can search both left and right.

Is INDEX & MATCH case-sensitive?

No, it is not case-sensitive.

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Quickly learn all you need to know about INDEX & MATCH to get a quick start. This video compares INDEX & MATCH with VLOOKUP, demonstrating why INDEX & MATCH is a superior choice for complex data lookups.

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What You'll Learn:
▪️ Basics of INDEX & MATCH: Understand the fundamentals of how INDEX and MATCH functions work individually.
▪️ Why INDEX & MATCH is better than VLOOKUP: Discover the limitations of VLOOKUP and scenarios where INDEX & MATCH is more effective.
▪️ Practical Examples: Step-by-step guide to using INDEX & MATCH for real-world data lookup problems, including two-way lookups and matrix-type data arrangements.
▪️ Advanced Techniques: Learn to solve complex data problems that go beyond simple table formats.

00:00 Is INDEX & MATCH the same as VLOOKUP?
00:52 Excel INDEX function explained
05:07 Excel MATCH function explained
06:29 Using INDEX & MATCH together
08:08 Two way lookup with INDEX & MATCH (data validation)
10:30 How to REALLY learn Excel INDEX & MATCH

Why Index Match is better than VLOOKUP & why use INDEX MATCH instead of VLOOKUP?

Here are 3 reasons why Excel experts generally substitute VLOOKUP with INDEX and MATCH.
1. Unlike VLOOKUP, which searches only to the right, INDEX and MATCH can look in both directions – left and right.
2. INDEX & MATCH can perform two-way lookups by both looking along the rows and along the columns to find the intersection within a matrix.
3. INDEX & MATCH is less prone to errors. Assume you have a VLOOKUP where the final value you want returned is in column N. Your lookup value is in column A. You need to highlight the entire A to N range and then provide your index number to be 14. If you happen to delete any of the in-between columns, you would have to update that index number. You don’t need to worry about this when you use INDEX & MATCH.

Note: Index match is not case sensitive

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Leila Gharani published this 11:32 video tutorial on October 29, 2017. It has been watched 3,997,943 times on YouTube.

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