Excel’s SWITCH is a logical function that is primarily used for data manipulation. It evaluates an expression against a list of values, and returns a result corresponding to the first matching value.
Its popularity comes from its relative simplicity compared to other Excel functions that perform similar tasks, meaning it’s easier to read the formula and debug any issues.
In this guide, I’ll explain how to use the function with a real-world example, assess its benefits over other functions, and cover some of its limitations.