How Excel's INDEX and XMATCH Functions Work Before we look at how these two functions can be used together in one formula, let's take a moment to explore how they work in isolation.

You can reverse the row or column order of a list in Excel by creating reference list, a Macro, and using INDEX function. We have explained all these methods.

The bigger your spreadsheet, the more you need INDEX and MATCH functions, which you can combine with SUM, AVERAGE, and MAX to refine your searches.

In Excel spreadsheets, complex formulas are difficult to enter without making mistakes. Microsoft Excel’s LAMBDA() function can make such errors easier to find.