Excel ROW Function
Summary
The Excel ROW function returns the row number for a reference. For example, ROW(C5) returns 5, since C5 is the fifth row in the spreadsheet. When no reference is provided, ROW returns the row number of the cell which contains the formula.
Purpose
Get the row number of a reference
Return value
A number representing the row.
Syntax
=ROW ([reference])
Arguments
- reference - [optional] A reference to a cell or range of cells.
Usage notes
The ROW function returns the row number for a cell or range. For example, =ROW(C3) returns 3, since C3 is the third row in the spreadsheet. When no reference is provided, ROW returns the row number of the cell which contains the formula. If you provide a range as a reference, ROW will return the number of the first row in the range.
Examples
The following formulas show how the ROW function can be used:
The ROW function returns a number for the row in a worksheet. If you need to lookup a row number, see the MATCH function. Use the ROWS function to count the number of rows in a reference.
Notes:
- Reference is optional and will default to the cell in which the ROW function exists.
- Reference cannot include multiple references or addresses.
ROW formula examples
To get the position of the last match (i.e. last occurrence) of a lookup value, you can use an array formula based on the IF, ROW, INDEX, MATCH, and MAX functions. In the example shown, the formula in H6 is:
{=MAX(IF(...
To get the last row number in a range, you can use a formula based on the ROW, ROWS, and MIN functions. In the example shown, the formula in cell F5 is:
=MIN(ROW(data))+ROWS(data)-1
where "data" is the named range B5...
To copy values or generate references with a pattern like every 3rd row, every 7th line, etc. you can use a formula based on the the OFFSET and ROW functions. In the example shown, the formula in D5 is:
=OFFSET($B$5,(...
To locate the position of a value in a 2D array, you can use the SUMPRODUCT function. In the example shown, the formulas used to locate the row and column numbers of the max value in the array are:
=SUMPRODUCT((data=...
If you need to sum or add the bottom values in a range, you can do so with a formula that uses the SMALL function wrapped inside the SUMPRODUCT function. In the generic form of the formula (above), rng represents a...
To flag the last n rows in a range, you can use helper column with a formula based on the ROW and ROWS functions. In the example shown, the formula in cell E5, copied down, is:
=ROW()-ROW(INDEX(data,1,1))+1>ROWS(...
To extract multiple matches to separate cells, in separate columns, you can use an array formula based on INDEX and SMALL. In the example shown, the formula in F5 is:
{=IFERROR(INDEX(names,SMALL(IF(groups=$E5,ROW(...
To count unique values in a range with a criteria, you can use an array formula based on the FREQUENCY function.
Assume you have a list of employee names together with hours worked on "Project X", and you want know how...
If you need to count unique text values in a range, you can use a formula that uses several functions: FREQUENCY , MATCH, ROW and SUMPRODUCT.
It's also possible to use COUNTIF, as explained below.
Assume you have a...
To count with repeating numbers (for example: 1111,2222,3333,4444, etc.) you can use a formula based on the ROUNDUP function, with help from either ROW or COLUMN.
In the example shown, the formula in C4 is:
=ROUNDUP...
If you need to dynamically increment a calculation, so that a value automatically increments each time the formula is copied to a new row or column, you can use the ROW() or COLUMN() functions in your formula.
In the...
To find the position (row) of the last file revision in a table, you can use a formula based on several Excel functions: MAX, IF, ISERROR, ROW, and INDEX.
In the example shown, the formula in cell H6 is:
{=MAX(IF(...
To reverse a list (i.e. put the items in a list or column in reverse order) you can use a formula based on the INDEX, COUNTA, and ROW functions. In the example shown, the formula in D5, copied down, is:
=INDEX(list,...
To remove non-numeric characters from a text string, you can try this experimental formula based on the TEXTJOIN function, a new function available in Office 365 and Excel 2019. In the example shown, the formula in C5...
To get the address of the first cell in a named range, you can use the ADDRESS function together with ROW and COLUMN functions.
In the example shown, the formula in G6 is:
=ADDRESS(ROW(data)+ROWS(data)-1,COLUMN(data...
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