XMATCH function
Returns the relative position of an item in an array or range of cells.
Searches for a specified item in an array or range of cells, and then returns the item's relative position.
Syntax
XMATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_mode], [search_mode])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| lookup_value | Yes | The lookup valueB1 |
| lookup_array | Yes | The array or range to searchA1:A20 |
| match_mode | No | Specify the match type:
0 - Exact match (default)
-1 - Exact match or next smallest item
1 - Exact match or next largest item
2 - A wildcard match where *, ?, and ~ have special meaning.0 |
| search_mode | No | Specify the search type:
1 - Search first-to-last (default)
-1 - Search last-to-first (reverse search).
2 - Perform a binary search that relies on lookup_array being sorted in ascending order. If not sorted, invalid results will be returned.
-2 - Perform a binary search that relies on lookup_array being sorted in descending order. If not sorted, invalid results will be returned.1 |
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=XMATCH(D2,A2:A4,2)Mode 2 interprets the asterisk as a pattern. AX is the first match, unlike the exact-mode sample using the same source.
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