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INDIRECT + MATCH (dynamic sheet reference) Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

INDIRECT + MATCH (dynamic sheet reference) is an Excel Lookup & Reference function. Uses INDIRECT to build a reference to a different sheet based on text, then searches it with MATCH.

INDIRECT + MATCH (dynamic sheet reference) syntax

=MATCH(lookup_value, INDIRECT(sheet_name&"!A:A"), 0)

Arguments

When to use INDIRECT + MATCH (dynamic sheet reference)

Searching a specific month's sheet without hardcoding which tab, letting the sheet name be picked dynamically.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the INDIRECT + MATCH (dynamic sheet reference) function do in Excel?

Uses INDIRECT to build a reference to a different sheet based on text, then searches it with MATCH.

What is the syntax of INDIRECT + MATCH (dynamic sheet reference) in Excel?

The syntax is =MATCH(lookup_value, INDIRECT(sheet_name&"!A:A"), 0). lookup_value: Value to search for; sheet_name: Text naming which sheet to search.

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