MATCH
Returns the position of a value in a list.
How it’s written
MATCH(find, list, 0)Example
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Code | Product | Price |
| 2 | P-10 | Lamp | 45 |
| 3 | P-20 | Desk | 210 |
| 4 | P-30 | Chair | 120 |
=MATCH("P-30",A2:A4,0)Result: 3
P-30 is third in the list.
Try it yourself
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Worth knowing
Use 0 for an exact match. Without it, MATCH assumes the list is sorted.
Practice it properly
VLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH gives you real tasks, with your formulas tested on data you haven’t seen.