MATCH(lookup_value,lookup_array,match_type) returns the relative position of an item in an array : Match « Lookup Reference functions « Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Tutorial

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Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Tutorial » Lookup Reference functions » Match   19.11.1.MATCH(lookup_value,lookup_array,match_type) returns the relative position of an item in an array If match_type is 1, MATCH finds the largest value that is less than or equal to lookup_value. Lookup_array must be ascending. If match_type is 0, MATCH finds the first value that is exactly equal to lookup_value. Lookup_array can be in any order. If match_type is -1, MATCH finds the smallest value that is greater than or equal to lookup_value. Lookup_array must be descending. If match_type is omitted, it is assumed to be 1. Referenced from Excel Help 19.11.Match 19.11.1. MATCH(lookup_value,lookup_array,match_type) returns the relative position of an item in an array 19.11.2. =MATCH(3,A2:A5,1) 19.11.3. =MATCH(8,A2:A5,0) 19.11.4. =MATCH(0,A2:A5,-1)