{"id":228819,"date":"2024-06-18T01:38:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T01:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/?p=228819"},"modified":"2024-06-18T01:38:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T01:38:46","slug":"how-to-lookup-value-based-on-two-criteria-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-lookup-value-based-on-two-criteria-in-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to lookup value based on two criteria in Excel?"},"content":{"rendered":"

**How to lookup value based on two criteria in Excel?**<\/p>\n

Excel is a powerful tool that enables you to sort, analyze, and manipulate data in various ways. One common task you may encounter is looking up a value based on two criteria. Thankfully, Excel provides a function called “INDEX-MATCH” that allows you to accomplish this. In this article, we will guide you through the process of using the INDEX-MATCH function to lookup values based on two criteria.<\/p>\n

Before we dive into the steps, let’s clarify what we mean by “two criteria.” In Excel, criteria are conditions that need to be met in order to retrieve a specific value. When you have two criteria, you are essentially looking for a value that satisfies both conditions simultaneously.<\/p>\n

Here’s how you can achieve this using the INDEX-MATCH function:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Arrange your data properly
\nEnsure that your data is organized in a tabular format, with each row representing a record and each column representing a specific attribute or variable. Make sure that the two criteria you want to use are in adjacent columns.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Identify the cell where you want the value to be displayed
\nDecide on the cell where you want the result of your lookup to appear. This is where the value satisfying both criteria will be shown.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Use the INDEX-MATCH function
\nIn the desired cell, you need to enter the INDEX-MATCH function. The syntax for this function is as follows: =INDEX(array, MATCH(criteria1&criteria2, range1&range2, 0)).<\/p>\n

For example, if your data is in columns A, B, C, and you want to lookup a value based on criteria in columns A and B, and display the result in column C, you would use the following formula: =INDEX(C:C, MATCH(criteria1&criteria2, A:A&B:B, 0)).<\/p>\n

The “&” symbol is used to combine the two criteria, and the function will search for a match in the combined ranges A:A&B:B.<\/p>\n

**Frequently Asked Questions:**<\/p>\n

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