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CHOOSE
A medium selection formula for returning one item from a list based on a position number.
Syntax
=CHOOSE(...)Step-by-step explanation
- 1Understand the job that CHOOSE solves before you type the formula.
- 2Build or select the cells and ranges that CHOOSE needs before typing it.
- 3Check the output and refine the range or criteria if needed.
Common mistakes
Using the wrong position number
Expecting it to search a table
Putting options in the wrong order
Example table
A quick scenario to connect the syntax to the result.
| 12 | 18 |
| 8 | 68 |
Formula
=CHOOSE(A1:B2)
Result
68
Worked example
- 1Read the sample data first so you know what the formula needs to solve.
- 2Enter =CHOOSE(A1:B2) in the result cell and press Enter.
- 3Check that the output matches 68.
Practice area
Use CHOOSE when you want Excel to pick one of several predefined results.
Match against the syntax block above.