choose

Pick from a list by integer index.

Syntax

v = choose(index_num, value1, value2, ...)

Description

Returns the index_num-th value (1-based) from the list. index_num = 1 returns value1, 2 returns value2, etc.

Example

choose(2, 'red', 'green', 'blue')    % 'green'

See also

• xlookup — Modern lookup with optional default and search direction.
• index — Element of an array by row and column position.