Excel Formula for Matching Values Across Worksheets

Objective

To create an Excel formula that matches a value from Worksheet1, specifically from column A, with a range of cells (C4, C5, C6) from Worksheet2.

Formula Breakdown

The formula will use the MATCH function to check if the value from Worksheet1 exists in the specified range of Worksheet2.

Formula

=IF(ISNUMBER(MATCH(A1, Worksheet2!C4:C6, 0)), "Match Found", "No Match")

• A1: The cell in Worksheet1 that contains the value to be matched.
• Worksheet2!C4:C6: The range from Worksheet2 that includes cells C4, C5, and C6 where the matching will take place.
• 0: Indicates that the match must be exact.
• "Match Found": The output if the match is found.
• "No Match": The output if no match is found.

Explanation of the Formula

1. MATCH Function:

   • This function searches for the value in cell A1 within the range C4:C6 in Worksheet2.
   • If a match is found, it returns the relative position of that match; if not, it returns an error.

2. ISNUMBER Function:

   • This function checks if the result from the MATCH function is a number (indicating a valid match).

3. IF Function:

   • This function processes the result from ISNUMBER:
     • If it's TRUE (a match exists), it returns "Match Found".
     • If it's FALSE (no match), it returns "No Match".

Practical Example

Scenario

Assume the following:

• In Worksheet1, cell A1 contains the value "Apple".
• In Worksheet2, the cells C4, C5, and C6 contain the values "Banana", "Apple", and "Cherry", respectively.

Implementation

1. Place the formula in a cell in Worksheet1 (e.g., B1).
2. The formula evaluates if "Apple" (from A1) exists between C4 and C6 in Worksheet2.
3. The expected output in cell B1 will be "Match Found" since "Apple" is indeed present in Worksheet2.

Conclusion

This formula provides a straightforward method to check for matches between data on different worksheets in Excel, leveraging common functions to generate effective output and facilitate data analysis. For more advanced training and techniques in Excel, consider exploring the courses available on the Enterprise DNA platform.