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Once you have defined a name,
you can use it in any formulas
you create. T o do so, you simply
type the name in the formula. If
you prefer , you can also select
the name from a list in a dialog
box, as explained in the following
procedure.
If you change the definition of a
name, the reference changes in
existing formulas that contain that
name. For example, if you have a
range called Expenses that
includes B5:B17 and you extend
the range to B5:B24, all formulas
using the name "Expenses" will
be recalculated automatically to
include the seven additional cells
in the range.
" To insert a name in a formula:
1. Select a cell and begin entering a formula.
2. When the insertion point in the Edit Bar is in the position for the name
you want to use, choose Insert Name from the Formulas menu. The
Insert Name dialog box appears.
3. Select the name you want to insert.
4. Click on Paste. The name appears in the Edit Bar.
5. Click on Close. The dialog box disappears.
" To change the name of a cell or range:
1. Choose Define Name from the Formulas menu. A dialog box appears.
2. Select the name you want to change.
3. Click on Change. A dialog box appears.
4. Type the new name in the Name box.
5. Click on OK. All formulas referring to the old name are updated to the
new name.
6. Click on Close. The dialog box disappears.
" To change the definition of a name:
1. Choose Define Name from the Formulas menu. A dialog box appears
with a listing of existing names.
2. Select the name for which you want to change the definition.
3. Click on Change.
4. Change the cell or range specification to suit your needs. Use absolute
cell addresses except unless you want the named range to reflect a
relative position.
5. Click on OK. Spreadsheet updates all formulas to reflect the change.
6. Click on Close. The dialog box disappears.
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