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Lookup Functions ​

SheetX provides lookup functions that help you search for values and determine whether specific data exists within a range.

Functions Overview ​

FunctionDescription
SX_CONTAINSChecks whether a value exists within a range.

SX_CONTAINS ​

The SX_CONTAINS function checks whether a value exists within a specified range. It returns TRUE if a match is found and FALSE otherwise.

Syntax ​

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=SX_CONTAINS(cell_or_range_query, search_range)

Arguments ​

ArgumentDescription
cell_or_range_queryA value or a range of values to search for.
search_rangeThe range containing the values to search against.

Use Cases ​

  • Verify whether an entered value exists in an approved list.
  • Determine whether a product appears in a list of available items.
  • Verify whether records from one dataset exist in another.