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INDEX + MATCH + MIN (find the bottom item) Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

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INDEX + MATCH + MIN (find the bottom item) is an Excel Lookup & Reference function. Finds the lowest number in a range, then uses MATCH+INDEX to pull back the LABEL associated with it.

INDEX + MATCH + MIN (find the bottom item) syntax

=INDEX(name_range, MATCH(MIN(value_range), value_range, 0))

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When to use INDEX + MATCH + MIN (find the bottom item)

Finding which product had the lowest rating, not just what the lowest score was.

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What does the INDEX + MATCH + MIN (find the bottom item) function do in Excel?

Finds the lowest number in a range, then uses MATCH+INDEX to pull back the LABEL associated with it.

What is the syntax of INDEX + MATCH + MIN (find the bottom item) in Excel?

The syntax is =INDEX(name_range, MATCH(MIN(value_range), value_range, 0)). name_range: Range of labels/names; value_range: Range of numbers to find the min in.

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