How do I manually delete or create Range Names in Excel. Excel Names. Cell names. Insert Name Define.
How do I manually delete or create Range Names in Excel. Excel Names. Cell names. Insert Name Define.
| Answer | If no name exists for a cell or range you may type the name in the name box rather than use insert name define. (the name box is found at the top right hand corner of the worksheet, above the "A" column. To the right of the function builder.
If the cell or range already has a name you may type a new name in the name box and it will be accepted as a name for that cell or range as long as it is not a name that is currently used elsewhere. However, the first name given will still exist and will still be the one shown in the name box when you select the cell or range. In formulas etc. You will still be able to use both the new name and the old name. This will remain the case until you use Insert -> Name -> Define, select the old name and delete it. To be honest it is best to use this method. Numerous Excel naming issues arise from taking too many name shortcuts)
You should not have more than one name for the same cell or range. If you make a mistake with spelling a name or decide you want to be more explicit or decide to change the cell a name refers to. Use the menu option Insert > Name Define as the method of executing changes.
A name cannot be assigned to a name that could be confused for a cell address. |
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| FAQ Provided By | Steven Charles Robinson |
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