MATCH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| =MATCH("b",A1:A3,0) | match_type 0: exact match, returns 1-based position | 2 | 2 | Matched |
| =MATCH(3,A1:A5,1) | match_type 1 (default): largest value <= lookup, ascending sorted data | 2 | 2 Position 2 holds value 2, the largest value <= 3 |
Matched |
| =MATCH(3,A1:A5,-1) | match_type -1: smallest value >= lookup, descending sorted data | 3 | 3 Position 3 holds value 4, the smallest value >= 3 in descending data |
Matched |
| =MATCH("z",A1:A3,0) | Exact match with no match -> #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | Matched |
Docs & syntax
- Excel: official documentation
- Google Sheets: official documentation
- LibreOffice Calc: official documentation