To prove how this works, I selected Cell E4, then I created a named range with Cells A1-B5 (without any $ signs)īy using this named range in a formula one cell below the cell selected at the time of creation, the named range will also move one cell down. The range is set relative to the cell selected at the time of creating the named range. Without the $ signs it has now become a relative named range. A named range can be created where the Refers to value is =Sheet1!A10:H10. Creating relative named rangesĮxcel will try to enter $ signs (to freeze the cell references) automatically, but there is no requirement to use $ symbols.
Using the example in the screenshot above, any time = namedRange is used, it is equivalent to entering = Sheet1$A$1:$H$10. Refers to – the range of cells (or can be a calculation) which you want to name.A Worksheet level named range must use the name of the sheet and the name of the name range if it is used outside the sheet in which the named range is held.A Workbook level named range can be used in a cell or calculation by using only its name.Scope – this has two options, Workbook or Worksheet.Name – the name you wish to give the named range.There are many ways to achieve this, we’ll go the long way, because creating a relative named range follows the same process.įrom the Formulas ribbon click Name Manager
#RANGE NAME EXCEL DEFINITION HOW TO#
To start, let’s remind ourselves how to create a standard named range. Relative named ranges don’t sound too exciting, but once you’ve read this post I’m sure there will be plenty of examples where you could have used them and now wish you had. However, one thing I have not covered is relative named ranges. I’ve posted many times about named ranges in various guises.
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