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REF Broken Formula Link Issue
Hello! I have created 6x files which contain formulas that link back to a specific cell from multiple external files all stored in the same drive. However, when opening each of these files, either h...
Please consider on below:
- File Path Changes – If the external files have been moved or renamed, Excel may struggle to locate them. Try updating the links manually via Data > Edit Links.
- Network or Drive Issues – If the files are stored on a shared drive or cloud service, intermittent connectivity issues could cause Excel to lose track of the links.
- Automatic Updates Disabled – Excel sometimes disables automatic updates for external links. Check Data > Edit Links and ensure the links are set to update.
- Corrupted Named Ranges – If named ranges are used in formulas, they may become corrupted. Try checking Formulas > Name Manager and removing any broken references.
- Protected Sheets or Workbooks – If the linked files are protected, Excel may not be able to access the formulas properly. Unprotect the sheets and test again.
- Excel Version Compatibility – If the files were created in an older version of Excel, compatibility issues might be causing the links to break. Try saving the files in a newer format.