Excel’s database functions are often overlooked, yet they have the potential to transform complex data management tasks.

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Tips This article applies to Microsoft Excel 2007, 2010, and Office 365. View the videos listed in the Resources section for more ideas on using Excel's database functions.

In Excel, the INDEX function returns an item from a specific position (in a list, table, database). The MATCH function returns the position of a value (in a list, table, database).

The DGET function in Excel is a Database function that extracts asingle record from a database. Learn how to use the DGET function in Excel.