Spreadsheet Functions
INDEX-MATCH
Definition
A two-function combination that serves as a more powerful alternative to VLOOKUP. INDEX returns the value at a given row and column position, while MATCH returns the position of a lookup value in a range. Combined as =INDEX(return_range, MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_range, 0)), it can look up values in any direction, handle column insertions without breaking, and search multiple columns. INDEX-MATCH is the preferred lookup method for complex spreadsheet templates.
Related Templates
These SheetCraft templates use or relate to INDEX-MATCH:
- Small Business Bookkeeping System, Simple bookkeeping for small business owners who don't have an accountant, income, expenses, P&L, sales tax, and bank reconciliation.
- Rental Property Analyzer, Evaluate rental deals with cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and 10-year cash flow projections, plus a multi-property portfolio tracker.