# INDEX

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## Content



This function returns a value or the reference to a value from within an array or range.

## Syntax

INDEX(*return*,*row*,*col*,*area*)

## Arguments

The arguments are as follows, and are truncated if not integers:

| **Argument** | **Description** |
| -------- | ----------- |
| *return* | Returns a value or a reference of a cell or range of cells |
| *row* | Row number in the range |
| *col* | Column number in the range |
| *area* | [If *return* is a cell range reference] Area of the range |

## Data Types

Accepts numeric data. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`INDEX(A2:C3,2,2)`
`INDEX(R2C1:R3C3,5,3)`

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.

## See Also

[CHOOSE](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsAtoC/FunctionCHOOSE) \| [Lookup Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functslookup)