
How To Find First Occurrence of a Value in a Column in Excel
Learn how to find the first occurrence of a value in an Excel column using MATCH, MIN-IF-ROW, COUNTIF, and Find & Replace tools.

Rudra Nil Utsa holds a BBA and MBA in Marketing from Jahangirnagar University, where he developed strong analytical and spreadsheet-focused skills. With 3+ years of Excel experience, including 7 months dedicated to advanced workflows, he specializes in formulas, text functions, PivotTables, financial calculations, automation, and data cleanup. He has created extensive tutorials, workflow guides, and troubleshooting resources. He enjoys exploring formula tricks and automation techniques.
Articles by Rudra Nil Utsa are developed under the guidance of ExcelInsider’s core training program and are technically reviewed by Nehad Ulfat, lead spreadsheet consultant, to ensure accuracy and user-centric value.

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