Examples for the index formula excel
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
INDEX syntax pattern
=INDEX(range, [row], [column], [range_num])Use this INDEX pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
INDEX in a worksheet
=INDEX(A2:A10, [row], [column], [range_num])Returns the element in range at a given row and column.
When to use INDEX
Use INDEX when you need to return the element in range at a given row and column.
- Find matching values in tables and ranges.
- Connect IDs, names, and categories across spreadsheet data.
How INDEX works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, INDEX follows the syntax INDEX(range, [row], [column], [range_num]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common INDEX mistakes
Most INDEX issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.
- Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
- Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
- Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.