Creating a 2-D Lookup Table

By combining INDEX and MATCH functions as shown below, we can create a lookup table whose data can be accessed by specifying the desired row and column values.

This is probably best applied where the lookup table is of fixed size - for example - calculation of sales commisions.

For tables that change on a regular basis - thus requiring constant updates of the lookup formulae, the Base application might be a better solution. Now if only I had more time to play around with that…

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4 Responses to “Creating a 2-D Lookup Table”

  1. Jakob Says:

    This is exactly what I expected to find out after reading the title Creating a 2-D Lookup Table. Thanks for informative article

  2. vika_1987@aol.com Says:

    Hello, very nice, good Luck!

  3. Arthur Says:

    Many interesting information on your site - keep up good work

  4. Max Says:

    Creating a 2-D Lookup Table thanks for this post! Andy

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