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itsMonty
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Sep 24, 2024

A formula to test which hyperlinks in a column, work/don't work, to call up an external files?

I have very large list of hyperlinks in a column to call up music or video files. Is there formula that will let me know which of the links cannot find the file for whatever reason. I don't need the reason why, I just want to know which ones do not work. 

 

Please note, it is NOT a link to another workbook, which means the "Edit Links" tutorials don't work. I have already tried it, Edit Links only shows up once there is a link to another workbook.

 

I have enclosed an image below to help demonstrate. 

The names of the files are in col. A

The directory in B

The Hyperlinks are in col D. =HYPERLINK(B1,A1) it is looking for an audio file.

 

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