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» Combine the Index and Match formulas in Microsoft Excel
CATEGORY: Lookup Formulas
Step 1: Define a name
Define a Name to column B ( see screen shot ). In the example, the Name is ColB.

Step 2: Enter the Match formula
  • Select a new sheet. In cell A1, enter one text from the expenses list.
  • Calculate the row number. In cell B1, enter the formula =MATCH (A1, ColB, 0). The result of the calculation is 9.
  • In cell A2, enter the date 4/1/2001.
  • Calculate the column number. In cell B2, enter the formula =MATCH (A2, Row1, 0). The result of the calculation is 7.
Step 3: Enter the Index formula
  • In cell C1, enter the formula =INDEX(Data, B1, B2). The result is 345.
Step 4: Combine (nesting) the formulas
Now you will use the technique of copying and pasting a formula from the formula bar (without the = sign) into a different formula.
  • From the formula bar of cell B1, copy the Match formula without the = (equal) sign.
  • Click the X to the left of the formula (to cancel).
  • Select the C1 cell; in the formula bar, select the B1 address; and press Ctrl+V.
  • Use the same technique to copy the Match formula from the B2 cell to the formula bar in cell C1 (instead of the B2 address).
The combined formula is :
=INDEX(DATA, MATCH(A1, ColB, 0), MATCH(A2, Row 1,0)

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Combine the Index and Match formulas in Microsoft ExcelCombine the Index and Match formulas in Microsoft Excel
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I would like to submit my request that how can we calculate the given % Profit and % Loss in our sheet.Please give me some tips for this
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Asif Zahid wrote on December 31, 1969 19:00 EST
Please let me know that how can I calculate the %Profit & %Loss in a given amount.
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