Excel Formulas to Extract Multiple Matches into Separate Columns!!
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Published: 2020-12-21 11:34:40

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Normally, look up a specific value and return the matching item is easy for most of us by using the **[VLOOKUP function](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-vlookup-function-in-office-365/).** But, have you ever tried to return multiple matches into separate columns.

Let’s get into this article!! Here, we will show the simple formula used to **extract the multiple matches into separate columns in Excel**. Get an official version of ** MS Excel**  from the following link: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel)

[![Formulas to Extract multiple matches into separate columns](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Formulas-to-Extract-multiple-matches-into-separate-columns.png)](https://geekexcel.com/excel-formulas-extract-multiple-matches-into-separate-columns/formulas-to-extract-multiple-matches-into-separate-columns/#main)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20122">Formulas to Extract multiple matches into separate columns</figcaption>
## General Formula:

- Use the below formula to extract the multiple matches.

**=[IFERROR](https://geekexcel.com/use-iferror-function-in-microsoft-excel-365-easy-tutorial/)([INDEX](https://geekexcel.com/index-function-in-microsoft-excel-365-how-to-use/)(names,[SMALL](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-small-function-in-office-365-with-examples/)([IF](https://geekexcel.com/use-if-function-in-microsoft-excel-365-simple-steps/)(criteria\_range=[$A1](https://geekexcel.com/use-absolute-reference-in-excel-office-365-with-examples/),[ROW](https://geekexcel.com/row-function-in-microsoft-excel-365-how-to-use/)(names)-[MIN](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-min-function-in-office-365-with-examples/)(ROW(names))+1),[COLUMNS](https://geekexcel.com/steps-to-use-columns-function-in-microsoft-excel-365-simple-way/)($A$1:A1))),””)**

## Syntax Explanations:

- **IFERROR** – This function returns a custom result when a formula generates an error and a standard result when no error is detected. Read more on the **[IFERROR  Function](https://geekexcel.com/use-iferror-function-in-microsoft-excel-365-easy-tutorial/)**.
- **INDEX** – The** [INDEX function](https://geekexcel.com/index-function-in-microsoft-excel-365-how-to-use/)** returns the value at a given position in a range or array.
- **SMALL** –
- This function returns the N<sup>th</sup> smallest value from the given range of data. Read more on the **[SMALL function](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-small-function-in-office-365-with-examples/)**.
- **IF** – The Excel** [IF function](https://geekexcel.com/use-if-function-in-microsoft-excel-365-simple-steps/)** return one value for a TRUE result, and another for a FALSE result.
- **ROW** – In Excel, the **[ROW function](https://geekexcel.com/row-function-in-microsoft-excel-365-how-to-use/)** returns the row number as a reference.
- **MIN** – The **[MIN Function](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-min-function-in-office-365-with-examples/)** will return the smallest numeric value from the range of input values.
- **Absolute Reference** – The **[Absolute reference](https://geekexcel.com/use-absolute-reference-in-excel-office-365-with-examples/)** is an actual fixed location in a worksheet.
- **COLUMNS** – This function will help to count the columns from a given reference. Read more on the [**COLUMNS function**](https://geekexcel.com/steps-to-use-columns-function-in-microsoft-excel-365-simple-way/).
- **Comma symbol (,)** – It is a separator that helps to separate a list of values.
- **Minus Operator (-)** – This symbol will help to subtract any two values.
- **Parenthesis ()** – The main purpose of this symbol is to group the elements.
- **Name** – It represents the input ranges in your worksheet.
- **Plus operator (+)** – This symbol is used to add the values.

## Practical Example:

- Now we are going to see how to extract the multiple matches.
- Refer to the below image.
- Here, we will give the inputs in **Column B** and **Column C**.
- Then, apply the formula in the formula bar section.
- Finally, it will display the result in **Cell G3**.

![Example](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Example-72.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20121">Example</figcaption>

## A Brief Summary:

In this way, we learned how to **extract multiple matches into separate columns in Excel**. I hope it helps you. If you have any **doubts** regarding this topic, ask in the **comments** section below. I reply to queries frequently. Thank you so much for visiting our site!! To learn more, check out **[Geek Excel](https://geekexcel.com/)** and [**Excel Formulas**](https://geekexcel.com/excel-formula/) **!!**

### Read Also:

- [**Excel Formulas to Extract all Partial Matches ~ Easy Method!!**](https://geekexcel.com/excel-formulas-extract-all-partial-matches/)
- **[How to Extract Unique Values From A Column With Formula in Excel?](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-extract-unique-values-from-a-column-with-formula-in-excel/)**