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Microsoft Excel 2010 In Depth
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Microsoft Excel 2010 In Depth

by Bill Jelen
June 2010
Intermediate to advanced
1152 pages
31h 7m
English
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18. Using Names in Excel

Long before Microsoft introduced tables and formulas like =[@Revenue]–[@ Cost], spreadsheets have offered the ability to assign a name to a cell, range of cells, or formula. The theory is that using a name for a range would be easier to understand when used in a formula. =SUM(MyExpenses) would make formulas more self-documenting than =SUM(Sheet5!AB2:AB99). In Excel 2010, you use the Name Manager interface to assign and use names effectively.

Use the Name Box to Define a Name for a Cell

There are a variety of uses for names in a workbook. A name can be applied to any cell or range. Names are also useful for the following:

• Making formulas easier to understand

• Quick navigation

• Forcing a formula reference to remain ...

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