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MATCH vs OFFSET

Known for Position Finding

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Known for Dynamic Range Manipulation

Table of content

Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Both*

Lookup & Reference

Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

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Retrieval

Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

MATCH

Business Managers

MATCH is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

OFFSET

Engineers

OFFSET is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

MATCH

Data Lookup

MATCH is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

OFFSET

Dynamic Ranges

OFFSET is used for Dynamic Ranges. Functions for handling flexible data ranges Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

MATCH

Position Finding

MATCH is known for Position Finding.

OFFSET

Dynamic Range Manipulation

OFFSET is known for Dynamic Range Manipulation.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

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Excel 3.0

Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

MATCH

Best friend of INDEX

OFFSET

Essential for dynamic charts
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MATCH

The function that plays hide and seek

OFFSET

The parkour artist of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

MATCH

Intermediate

MATCH has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

OFFSET

Advanced

OFFSET has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

MATCH

Text

MATCH accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

Number

MATCH accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

OFFSET

Range

OFFSET accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

MATCH

Microsoft 365

MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

Excel Online

MATCH is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

MATCH

Web Excel

MATCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

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3
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

MATCH

Text

MATCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Array

MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

MATCH

Flexible Matching

Works With INDEX

Versatile Search

Fast

OFFSET

Flexible Range Selection

Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly Click to see all.

Dynamic References

Functions that can automatically adjust cell references based on changes Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

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Complex Syntax

MATCH

Requires Sorted Data

Requires Exact Matches

OFFSET

Volatile Calculation

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

MATCH

7.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

OFFSET

6

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

MATCH

8.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

OFFSET

9

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

MATCH

8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

OFFSET

6.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

MATCH

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

OFFSET

7.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

MATCH

8.2

The overall score for MATCH is 8.2. Click to see all.

OFFSET

7.3

The overall score for OFFSET is 7.3. Click to see all.

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Known for Vertical Data Search

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MATCH

📈 is more versatile than MATCH

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Known for Advanced Data Retrieval

📈 is more versatile than MATCH

⚙ performs better than MATCH

⭐ is rated higher than MATCH

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Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups

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Known for Two-Way Lookup Power

📈 is more versatile than MATCH

⚙ performs better than MATCH

🛠 is more reliable than MATCH

⭐ is rated higher than MATCH

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Known for Horizontal Data Lookup

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MATCH

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Known for Counting With Conditions

📊 is easier to use than MATCH

⚙ performs better than MATCH

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Known for Dynamic Array Support

📊 is easier to use than MATCH

📈 is more versatile than MATCH

⚙ performs better than MATCH

🛠 is more reliable than MATCH

⭐ is rated higher than MATCH

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Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than MATCH

⚙ performs better than MATCH

🛠 is more reliable than MATCH

⭐ is rated higher than MATCH

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Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average

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