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INDEX + MATCH (multiple criteria) Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

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INDEX + MATCH (multiple criteria) is an Excel Lookup & Reference function. Uses an array-style MATCH to find a row that satisfies two conditions at once, then returns a value from that row.

INDEX + MATCH (multiple criteria) syntax

=INDEX(return_range, MATCH(1, (criteria1_range=criteria1)*(criteria2_range=criteria2), 0))

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When to use INDEX + MATCH (multiple criteria)

Finding a specific employee's salary by matching both their name AND department.

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What does the INDEX + MATCH (multiple criteria) function do in Excel?

Uses an array-style MATCH to find a row that satisfies two conditions at once, then returns a value from that row.

What is the syntax of INDEX + MATCH (multiple criteria) in Excel?

The syntax is =INDEX(return_range, MATCH(1, (criteria1_range=criteria1)*(criteria2_range=criteria2), 0)). return_range: Range to pull the result from; criteria1_range: First range to check; criteria2_range: Second range to check.

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