Why you might use the IF () function In database fashion, a lot of data is defined by type. That way, you only need one field for the actual value. You can do this with Excel, too, as shown in ...

TL;DR Key Takeaways : Excel’s database functions offer a more flexible and efficient alternative to traditional methods like SUMIFS, especially for handling multiple criteria.

In Excel, the INDEX function returns an item from a specific position (in a list, table, database). The MATCH function returns the position of a value (in a list, table, database).