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=INDEX() Interactive Masterclass & Practice Simulator

Returns a value or reference of the cell at the intersection of a particular row and column in a given range.

Official Syntax:=INDEX(array, row_num, [column_num])

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INDEX(array, row_num, [column_num])

array: A range of cells or array constant.

🎯 Active Cell: Enter any formula or value into cell E2! Try =INDEX(B2:B5, 4)
Sheet: Sheet 1 (Practice Table)
#ARank # (A)BCity Name (B)CPopulation (C)DGrowth Rate (D)EOutput: =INDEX() (E)FColumn FGColumn GHColumn H
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Cell: E2

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  • Click on any cell across the entire sheet.
  • Type =B2*C2, =INDEX(...), or any math!
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Graded Practice Challenges (1)

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Exercise 1: Practice =INDEX() in Live Simulator

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🎯 Target Goal:

Retrieve 4th Row City from Column B

Syntax Parameters Breakdown

arrayRequired

A range of cells or array constant.

row_numRequired

Selects the row in array from which to return a value.

[column_num]Optional

Selects the column in array from which to return a value.

Top Pitfalls to Avoid:

  • Forgetting to close the parenthesis ) at the end of the formula.
  • Mismatching cell range sizes in lookup vectors or criteria arrays.

Corporate Pro Tips:

  • Combine INDEX with MATCH for unbreakable 2-way dynamic lookups.