MATCH function
Looks up values in a reference or array
The MATCH function searches for a specified item in a range of cells, and then returns the relative position of that item in the range.
Syntax
MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_type])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| lookup_value | Yes | The value that you want to match in lookup_array.10 |
| lookup_array | Yes | The range of cells being searched.A1:A20 |
| match_type | No | The number -1, 0, or 1.1 |
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