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TimEnt006
Jan 12, 2023Copper Contributor
external reference designated by cell value
I'm wanting to link to cells to a different workbook where the workbook name and worksheet name are designated by cell values. i.e. =A1 in workbook "Tango" and work sheet "Alfa" So this works =...
- Jan 12, 2023wow, thanks, that works. thank you so much (I spent all day yesterday trying to work this out for myself) thank you
Harun24HR
Jan 12, 2023Bronze Contributor
- TimEnt006Jan 12, 2023Copper Contributor
Harun24HR as I am now using the INDIRECT function this only works when the source workbook is open. Is there anyway to get this working without having the source open?
- danielzonneveldcoltroFeb 27, 2023Copper Contributor
TimEnt006 I have the same issue. I am having better solutions with INDEX, but still not live. I need to have manually written the whole address to the workbook tab, and then I can by formula select a cell. But it would be more workable if I could also make as formula the filename, address, and workbook too.
- TimEnt006Jan 12, 2023Copper Contributorwow, thanks, that works. thank you so much (I spent all day yesterday trying to work this out for myself) thank you