XMATCH Google Sheet Formula

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XMATCH Formula Syntax

=XMATCH("Apple", A1:A10, 0, 1)

Example Use Case

Finding the position of a value in a range with enhanced options

Understanding the XMATCH Formula

The XMATCH function in Excel returns the relative position of a value in an array, with enhanced flexibility compared to the classic MATCH function. It's a modern position-finding tool for dynamic references—like finding rows/columns with more search options and better performance.

XMATCH("Apple", A1:A10, 0, 1) returns the position of "Apple" in the range A1:A10. It takes lookup_value, lookup_array, and optional match_mode and search_mode arguments, enabling exact/approximate matching and forward/backward/binary search options.

Why Use XMATCH?

XMATCH offers advanced position detection—think flexible lookups or array index finding. Its enhanced options and performance improvements over MATCH make it ideal for complex lookups, pattern detection, or when you need to search in a specific direction.

Example with Sample Data

Scenario	Formula	Result
Find exact position of "Apple"	=XMATCH("Apple", A1:A10, 0)	3 (if "Apple" is the 3rd item)
Find last occurrence of "Smith"	=XMATCH("Smith", A1:A10, 0, -1)	9 (if last "Smith" is 9th item)
Find position in sorted data	=XMATCH(85, {10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90}, 1)	9 (after 80, before 90)

XMATCH enhances position finding: searches backwards with -1 mode, uses binary search with 2 mode, and offers wildcard capabilities. It's a position-finding powerhouse.