XLOOKUP vs MATCH vs OFFSET

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

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  • 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