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    XLOOKUP vs INDEX & MATCH?

    Hi,

    In the attached workbook I have sample data in A:E.

    In cell K6 I have an INDEX MATCH formula that extracts the value that corresponds with the conditions in H3:H6.

    Is it possible to use XLOOKUP() rather than INDEX MATCH to perform such a two-way lookup with multiple conditions?

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    Re: XLOOKUP vs INDEX & MATCH?

    Try this:

    =XLOOKUP($I$5&$I$6,$C$1:$E$1&$C$2:$E$2,XLOOKUP($I$3&$I$4,$A$3:$A$6&$B$3:$B$6,$C$3:$E$6,,0))

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    Re: XLOOKUP vs INDEX & MATCH?

    I'd tend to use Filter rather than xlookup
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    Re: XLOOKUP vs INDEX & MATCH?

    Thanks very much, Ali!

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    Re: XLOOKUP vs INDEX & MATCH?

    Don't worry!

    I'd agree with Fluff, by the way, although doing the XLOOKUP was a good academic exercise.

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    Re: XLOOKUP vs INDEX & MATCH?

    Thank you both very much!

    Am I correct to understand that you're suggesting that FILTER() would be preferable to functions like XLOOKUP (and so VLOOKUP) and INDEX MATCH for performing lookups?

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    Re: XLOOKUP vs INDEX & MATCH?

    In this case, yes, but not necessarily always!

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    Re: XLOOKUP vs INDEX & MATCH?

    Glad to help & thanks for the feedback.

    Normally I would use Xlookup, but in cases like this I just find Filter is easier to understand.

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    Re: XLOOKUP vs INDEX & MATCH?

    Thanks again!

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    Re: XLOOKUP vs INDEX & MATCH?

    Please mark as solved!

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