INDEX
Supported, behaves as documentedCategory: Lookup and reference · Last tested 2026-07-04
Support matrix
| Engine | Documented | Live-tested | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel | Yes | Not yet | n/a |
| Google Sheets | Yes | Not yet | n/a |
| LibreOffice Calc | Yes | Yes (24.2.7.2, 2026-07-04) | Supported, behaves as documented |
Executed test cases
LibreOffice Calc 24.2.7.2 (tested 2026-07-04)
| Formula | Description | Result | Expected | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| =INDEX(A1:A5,3) | 1-D array, single row-number argument | 30 | 30 | Matched |
| =INDEX(A1:C3,2,2) | 2-D range, row+column arguments | 5 | 5 | Matched |
| =INDEX(A1:C3,0,2) | row_num=0 returns the entire column as a spilled array | {2, 5, 8} | {2, 5, 8} | Matched |
| =INDEX(A1:A3,10) | Row number beyond the range -> #REF! | #REF! | #REF! | Matched |
| =INDEX(B1:B3,MATCH("b",A1:A3,0)) | Classic INDEX/MATCH pattern used as a VLOOKUP replacement | 2 | 2 | Matched |
Docs & syntax
- Excel: official documentation
- Google Sheets: official documentation
- LibreOffice Calc: official documentation