 |
| <<Convert Excel Spreadsheets to Web Pages | Trading Software That Operates Within Excel | Convert Excel, Access & Other Databases | Merge Excel Files>> |
|---|
| |
Got any Excel Questions? Free Excel Help
Relative Named Ranges Download Workbook With Data
The most common type of range name is an AbsoluteRange Name . Anabsolute range name refers to a specific cell or range as an absolute address like $A$1. This is because when you create a named range, you are usually creating a range to refer to a specific part of a worksheet.
A relative named range is a named range that refers to a range that is relative to the position of the cell pointer at the time they are created. This makes them perfect for formulas that are required to be moved around a worksheet and are easy to create. When you create a relative named range it is VERY important that you have the position of the cell pointer in the correct cell before naming.
Let�s say we have a spreadsheet and we want to create relative names for it so that we can create a running Total.
Column A contains invoice numbers and is called Inv. No. Column B contains Vendors names, and is headed Vendors, Column C is called Debit and column D is called Credit. In column E we want to place our formula. This column is titled Total. Assume there are a mixture of numbers and blank cells in columns C and D.
The first thing that we need to do is go to Insert>Name>Define. Under Names in Workbook type in Vendor., now press the tab key three times to jump to the Refers to: area of the dialog. In this area type =$B:$B, (absolute) then selectAdd, then Close.
We need to also add another three named ranges:
Go to Insert>Name>Define and add the following absolute named ranges:
Debit =$C:$C
Credit =$D:$D
Total =$E:$E
Now we need to create names for our rows in order for our formula to work.
Go to Insert>Name>Define and under Names in Workbook type in This, then jump to the Refers to box and type in the relative range: =2:2
We need to add one more relative named range:
Prior =1:1
Click Add, then Close.
Because we had the cell pointer firstly in row 2, This will always refer to the current row. Prior will always refer to the row above.
Now to write the formula.
In cell E2, type in the following formula:
=Debit-Credit+IF(Vendor=Prior Vendor, Prior Total)
Hit Enter, then with yourfill handle , copy down the page.
See alsoExcel Named Ranges for many more types of named ranges
Excel Dashboard Reports & Excel Dashboard Charts 50% Off Become an ExcelUser Affiliate & Earn Money
Special! Free Choice of Complete Excel Training Course OR Excel Add-ins Collection on all purchases totaling over $64.00. ALLpurchases totaling over $150.00 gets you BOTH! Purchases MUST be made via this site. Send payment proof to [email protected] 31 days after purchase date.
Instant Download and Money Back Guarantee on Most Software
Excel Trader PackageTechnical Analysis in Excel With $139.00 of FREE software!
Microsoft � and Microsoft Excel � are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. OzGrid is in no way associated with Microsoft
Some of our more popular products are below...
Convert Excel Spreadsheets To Webpages | Trading In Excel | Construction Estimators | Finance Templates & Add-ins Bundle | Code-VBA | Smart-VBA | Print-VBA | Excel Data Manipulation & Analysis | Convert MS Office Applications To...... | Analyzer Excel | Downloader Excel | MSSQL Migration Toolkit | Monte Carlo Add-in | Excel Costing Templates