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

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.

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).

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DPRODUCT multiplies values in a field of records in a database that match the criteria given. Learn How to use DPRODUCT in Excel.