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How to use INDEX and MATCH

How to use INDEX and MATCH

The index and match formula is an advanced lookup which has many advantages over vlookups. It gives users the flexibility to combine horizontal and vertical matches as well as lookup multiple column or row criteria.

Automatically return the tab name

Automatically return the tab name

Just like the header or a company’s letterhead or titles and chapters within a book, there may be instances where you may want a cell within the worksheet to reference the name of the tab. This formula will automatically update with any changes to the tab name.

Sum data based on multiple criteria with SUMIFS

Sum data based on multiple criteria with SUMIFS

The SUMIFS function is probably one of the most useful functions with Excel that you will ever use. Rather than summing data by a fixed range, the SUMIFS function will allow you to sum values from a column or row based on the criteria in a corresponding column or row.

Return the first or last day of the month with EOMONTH

Return the first or last day of the month with EOMONTH

There are many instances where Excel users may want to return the first or last day of the month from a cell referencing a date. This can include creating additional mapping so that formulas work using one date as a criteria rather than a ranges of dates, and being able to summarise data in a more simple way.