(Includes registration to the live webinar Thu Apr 17 2025 1pm AEST)
Range names are a powerful Excel feature. It is however a topic that splits the Excel community. Some people think they add extra complexity to a file. I believe, when they are used correctly, that they add both structure and flexibility to your models and are a worthwhile addition to your Excel toolbox.
You can make up your own mind when you see all the advantages with using range names
formulas are easier and quicker to create
formulas are easier to read, maintain and modify
reduced use of the $ signs in formulas
you can define specific range and make selecting then a two click process
range work well with macros
create ranges that automatically expand or contract
Take your skills to the next level with advanced range name techniques that can improve your model development.
The Advanced Course covers.
Naming conventions – what they are and how to use them to simplify formula creation
Non-formula uses for range names – create an unbreakable hyperlink
Linking between files – technique to reduce broken, or corrupted links
Advanced techniques – creating a sheet name range name and some advanced ways to refer to ranges
The INDIRECT function and range names
One Formula to Rule Them All – an amazing technique that can be applied to many situations – a single formula to extract Actuals, Budgets and Forecasts
Advanced range reference techniques
Version: Microsoft 365
Recorded: April 2025
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1 hour
Price: AU$25
The session materials
a pdf manual which you can print out and make notes in
Excel file to work through during the session
the completed file to review if you need to
Text your new found knowledge with these 10 questions.