Which returns the sum of the named range “data” on Sheet1. Once the string is assembled using values in B6 and C6, INDIRECT evaluates and transforms the string into a proper reference. Note you can refer to a named range in a formula without using INDIRECT. For example, the formula in D6 could be written: However, if you want to assemble the reference as text, and have Excel treat the text as a reference, you need to use INDIRECT. Note: The single quotes are added in the formula above so that the formula will work when a sheet name contains spaces.
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