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ROW Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

ROW is an Excel Lookup & Reference function. Returns the row number of a reference.

ROW syntax

=ROW([reference])

Arguments

When to use ROW

ROW is used to pull matching data from one part of a workbook into another.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ROW function do in Excel?

Returns the row number of a reference.

What is the syntax of ROW in Excel?

The syntax is =ROW([reference]). reference: The cell or range being referenced (optional).

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