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INDEX_MATCH vs LOOKUP vs DGET
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesINDEX_MATCHLOOKUPDGETOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*INDEX_MATCHLOOKUPPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionINDEX_MATCH- Data LookupINDEX_MATCH is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.
- Data AnalysisINDEX_MATCH is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
LOOKUPDGET
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionINDEX_MATCH- Two-Way Lookup PowerINDEX_MATCH is known for Two-Way Lookup Power.
LOOKUP- Simple Vertical And Horizontal LookupsLOOKUP is known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups.
DGET- Single Value RetrievalDGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionINDEX_MATCH- Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas
LOOKUP- Predecessor to VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
DGET- Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionINDEX_MATCH- The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated
LOOKUP- Still exists because Excel is afraid of commitment issues
DGET- The needle in the haystack finder
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyINDEX_MATCHLOOKUPDGET
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*INDEX_MATCHLOOKUP- NumberLOOKUP accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- TextLOOKUP accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
DGETVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*INDEX_MATCH- Excel 2016INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
LOOKUP- Excel 2016LOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013LOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
DGETOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
INDEX_MATCHLOOKUPRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyINDEX_MATCHLOOKUPDGETRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*INDEX_MATCH- NumberINDEX_MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArrayINDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
LOOKUPDGET
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionINDEX_MATCH- More Flexible Than VLOOKUP
- Can Search Both Ways
- Better Performance
- Column Independent
LOOKUP- Simple To Understand
- Works With Sorted Data
DGET- Precise Data ExtractionExcel functions for precise data extraction enable accurate retrieval of specific information Click to see all.
- Criteria Filtering
- Precise Single Value Extraction
- Reliable
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionINDEX_MATCH- Requires Two Functions
- Steeper Learning Curve
- Complex Syntax
LOOKUP- Limited To One-Way Lookups
- Requires Sorted Data
DGET- Single Result OnlyFunctions that can only return one result even when multiple matches exist Click to see all.
- Complex Setup
- Returns Error If Multiple Matches
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosINDEX_MATCHLOOKUPDGET
Alternatives to INDEX_MATCH
MATCH
Known for Position Finding📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX_MATCH
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than INDEX_MATCH
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX_MATCH
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than INDEX_MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than INDEX_MATCH
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH