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INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
Table of content
Basic Classification
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
Usage Context
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function
History
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionCreated By 👤
Organization or team responsible for developing the function
Facts
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function- Often used with MATCH function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function- The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple
Usage Information
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively
Technical Details
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.- Excel 2019INDEX is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016INDEX is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013INDEX is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365INDEX is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineINDEX 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 platformsRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
Evaluation
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function- Powerful With MATCHExcel functions working with MATCH enable powerful lookup and reference capabilities Click to see all.
- Flexible LookupExcel functions with flexible lookup capabilities enable versatile data searching and matching Click to see all.
- Very Flexible
- Fast Performance
- PowerfulPowerful Excel functions offer advanced capabilities for complex calculations and data manipulation Click to see all.
- Flexible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function- Complex Syntax
- Requires Understanding
- Complex For Beginners
- Requires Understanding Of Arrays
- Learning Curve
Ratings
Ease of Use Score 📊
User-rated score for function's ease of useVersatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handlingScore ⭐
Overall rating combining all scoring attributes
Alternatives to INDEX
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power📊 is easier to use than INDEX
📈 is more versatile than INDEX
⚙ performs better than INDEX
🛠 is more reliable than INDEX
⭐ is rated higher than INDEX
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support📊 is easier to use than INDEX
⚙ performs better than INDEX
🛠 is more reliable than INDEX
⭐ is rated higher than INDEX
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX
📊 is easier to use than INDEX
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📊 is easier to use than INDEX
⭐ is rated higher than INDEX
IF
Known for Conditional Statements📊 is easier to use than INDEX
⚙ performs better than INDEX
🛠 is more reliable than INDEX
⭐ is rated higher than INDEX