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DGET Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

DGET is an Excel Database function. Pulls a single value from a column that matches a set of conditions.

DGET syntax

=DGET(database, field, criteria)

Arguments

When to use DGET

DGET is used to summarize a structured table based on multiple criteria at once, similar to a filtered PivotTable.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the DGET function do in Excel?

Pulls a single value from a column that matches a set of conditions.

What is the syntax of DGET in Excel?

The syntax is =DGET(database, field, criteria). database: The range that makes up the table, including headers; field: Which column to evaluate, by name or position; criteria: The range containing the conditions to apply.

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