Excel Function

MATCH

Returns relative position of lookup value in a range.

MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_type])

Arguments

lookup_value

Required

Enter the value you want to look up.

lookup_array

Required

Specify the row/column range where the lookup key is searched.

match_type

Optional

Set MATCH behavior: 0 = exact, 1/omitted = largest value less than or equal (ascending), -1 = smallest value greater than or equal (descending).

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Use MATCH to return the result with these settings (Lookup value: "Notebook", Lookup array: B2:B8 (Product Name in column B), Match type: 0 (exact match)).

Example Table

#	AProduct ID	BProduct Name	CPrice	DStock
2	P001	Apple	120	80
3	P002	Banana	98	120
4	P003	Notebook	450	35
5	P004	Pen	300	60
6	P005	Grapes	150	45
7	P006	Ruler	250	20
8	P007	Peach	86	55

How to Use (Formula)

=MATCH("Notebook", B2:B8, 0)

Result

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MATCH FAQ

How do I use MATCH in Excel?

Use MATCH when you want to return the position of a match. Enter Lookup value, Lookup array, Match type in that order, then add optional arguments when needed.

Where can I practice MATCH?

Use the "Start Function Practice" button to jump straight into MATCH drills.

What arguments does MATCH use?

The main arguments are Lookup value, Lookup array, Match type. Start with the required ones, then add optional arguments if needed.