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CHOOSEROWS returns the rows you specify — first, last, or any list of positions.
Syntax
=CHOOSEROWS(array, row_num1, [row_num2], ...)| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
row_num |
Positions; −1 = last row. |
Examples
Example 1
=CHOOSEROWS(A2:E500, 1, -1)First and last records.
CHOOSEROWS in practice
Where you will use it
- Pick specific rows such as first and last
- Reorder rows for a summary
- Sample rows
Worked example
| Row | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | =ARRAYTOTEXT(CHOOSEROWS({"Apr",100;"May",120;"Jun",150},A2)) | Apr, 100 |
| -1 | =ARRAYTOTEXT(CHOOSEROWS({"Apr",100;"May",120;"Jun",150},A3)) | Jun, 150 |
| 2 | =ARRAYTOTEXT(CHOOSEROWS({"Apr",100;"May",120;"Jun",150},A4)) | May, 120 |
Results calculated in Excel.
Mistakes people make
| Mistake | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Text numbers | Row numbers must be numbers |
| Out of range | #VALUE! |
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