CHOOSE Google Sheet Formula

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CHOOSE Formula Syntax

=CHOOSE(2, "Apple", "Banana", "Cherry")

Example Use Case

Selecting a value from a list based on position

Understanding the CHOOSE Formula

The CHOOSE function in Excel returns a value from a list based on a specified position. It's a selection tool for indexed picking—like implementing lookup tables or dropdown alternatives based on numeric indexes.

CHOOSE(2, "Apple", "Banana", "Cherry") returns "Banana" (the 2nd item). It takes an index_num (1-254) and multiple value arguments, picking the one at the specified position—perfect for converting numbers to options.

Why Use CHOOSE?

CHOOSE selects by position—think translating scores to grades or month numbers to names. Its index-based selection offers a direct alternative to lookups for small, ordered option sets without additional ranges.

Example with Sample Data

Index, Options	Formula	Result
2, "Apple", "Banana", "Cherry"	=CHOOSE(2, "Apple", "Banana", "Cherry")	Banana
3, 10, 20, 30, 40	=CHOOSE(3, 10, 20, 30, 40)	30
MONTH(TODAY()), "Q1", "Q1", "Q1", "Q2", "Q2", "Q2"...	=CHOOSE(MONTH(TODAY()), "Q1", "Q1", "Q1", "Q2", "Q2", "Q2", "Q3", "Q3", "Q3", "Q4", "Q4", "Q4")	[Current quarter]

CHOOSE picks by position: index 2 selects "Banana", index 3 gives 30. It's an option selector.