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linking range of cells in one workbook to range of cells in another workbook
Create an external reference (link) to a cell range in another workbook
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You can refer to the contents of cells in another workbook by creating an external reference formula. An external reference (also called a link) is a reference to a cell or range on a worksheet in another Excel workbook, or a reference to a defined name in another workbook.
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I would be happy to know if I could help.
Nikolino
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Create an external reference (link) to a cell range in another workbook
(Click on header fo rmore infos)
You can refer to the contents of cells in another workbook by creating an external reference formula. An external reference (also called a link) is a reference to a cell or range on a worksheet in another Excel workbook, or a reference to a defined name in another workbook.
If this information helped you, please mark this post as "Correct answer" and on like (hand with thumbs up), so that other members can benefit from this information later.
If the information did not help you, please ignore it.
I would be happy to know if I could help.
Nikolino
I know I don't know anything (Socrates)
- When I try to link to another workbook, the destination workbook shows the formula only, and not the data itself. I am unable to edit the link and I am a little confused. Can you help?
With your permission, if I can recommend. It can help us all if you upload an Excel file (without sensitive data), no picture. Even if it is said that a picture can say a thousand words, it is certainly not in the case of Excel, on the contrary in some cases. You could get a precise solution much faster with a file (w/out sensitive data). This would also be a blessing for all of us, as we can understand the problem much better, a win-win situation for everyone.
*Knowing the Excel version and operating system would also be an advantage.
Thank you for your understanding and patience
NikolinoDE
I know I don't know anything (Socrates)
- Oh and it is Windows 10 Pro
- What is wrong with this reference (see below)? I see #VALUE! In the cell. For some reason the reference is not in a range of cells bit just one cell.
='[Recruitment and enrollment database 2021_03_05.xls.xlsx]Data'!$A$4:$A$3403
Any help that you can provide would be much appreciated
