 | INDEX (array) function |
Returns a value of an element in a table or an arrayA set of data used to build single formulas that produce multiple results or that operate on a group of arguments arranged in rows and columns. Excel has two kinds of arrays: array ranges and array constants. An array range is a rectangular area of cells that share a common formula; an array constant is a specially arranged group of constants that's used as an argument in a formula., selected by the row and column number indexes.
The INDEX function has two syntax forms: array and reference. The array form always returns a value or an array of values; the reference form always returns a reference. Use the array form if the first argument to INDEX is an array constant. This topic describes the array syntax form. For information on the the reference form, see INDEX (reference) function.
Syntax
INDEX(array,row_num,column_num)
Argument | Description | Remarks |
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array | A range of cells or an array constant. |
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row_num | Selects the row in array from which to return a value. |
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column_num | Selects the column in array from which to return a value. |
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General remarks
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If both the row_num and column_num arguments are used, INDEX returns the value in the cell at the intersection of row_num and column_num.
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If you set row_num or column_num to 0 (zero), INDEX returns the array of values for the entire column or row, respectively. To use values returned as an array, enter the INDEX function as an array formula in a horizontal range of cells for a row, and in a vertical range of cells for a column. To enter an array formula, press ⌘+RETURN.
 | Example 1: Return a value from a range of cells |
| Example 2: Return a value from an array |
