DGET Function(WS)

Description

The Microsoft Excel DGET function retrieves from a database a single record that matches a given criteria. It is ia worksheet function (WS).

Syntax

The syntax for the DGET function in Microsoft Excel is:

DGET( database, field, criteria )

Parameters or Arguments

database

The range of cells that you want to apply the criteria against.

field

The column to retrieve. You can either specify the numerical position of the column in the list or the column label in double quotation marks.

criteria

The range of cells that contains your criteria.

Note

• If no record matches the criteria, the DGET function returns #VALUE! error.
• If more than one record matches the criteria, the DGET function returns #NUM! error.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• Worksheet function (WS)

Example (as Worksheet Function)

Let's look at some Excel DGET function examples and explore how to use the DGET function as a worksheet function in Microsoft Excel:

Based on the Excel spreadsheet above, the following DGET examples would return:

=DGET(A4:D8, "Unit Cost", A1:A2)
Result: $3.50

=DGET(A4:D8, 3, A1:A2)
Result: $3.50

=DGET(A4:D8, 4, A1:A2)
Result: $7.00

=DGET(A4:D8, "Total Cost", C1:C2)
Result: #VALUE!

Using Named Ranges

You can also use a named range in the DGET function. A named range is a descriptive name for a collection of cells or range in a worksheet. If you are unsure of how to setup a named range in your spreadsheet, read our tutorial on Adding a Named Range.

For example, we've created a named range called orders that refers to Sheet1!$A$4:$D$8.

Then we've entered the following data in Excel:

Based on the Excel spreadsheet above, the following DGET examples would return:

=DGET(orders, "Total Cost", A1:A2)
Result: $7.00

=DGET(orders, 4, A1:A2)
Result: $7.00

To view named ranges: Under the Insert menu, select Name > Define.