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Once you have
defined a name,
you can usa it in
any formulas you
create. To do so,
type the name in
the formula. If you
prefer, you can also
select the name
from a list in a
dialog box.,
l_ 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, select
Insert Name
from the Formula menu.
The Insert
Name
dialog
box appears,
with the names
you have created.
3. Select
the name
you want to insert.
4. Click on Paste./'be
name
appears
in the Edit Bar.
5. Click on Close.
ff you change the
definition of a name,
the reference
changes in exfsting
formulas that contain
that name. For
example, if you have
a range called
_ __
_penses
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. But if you
delete the name, all
formulas using that
name will be wrong.
I_ To change the name of a cell or range:
1. Select Define
Name
from the Formula 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.
!_ To change the definition
of a name:
1. Select
Define
Name
from the Formula menu.
A dialog
box lists 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'ceU
addresses
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.
l_ To delete a name:
1. Select Define
Name
from the Formula
menu. A dialog
box appears.
2. Select
the name
you want to delete.
3. Click on Delete.
You are asked
if you
want
to delete the name.
4. Click on Yes to delete
the name.
Spreadsheet
deletes the name.
Controlling
Automatic
Recalculation
Spreadsheet
normally
recalculates
every formula
in your spreadsheet
when
you make
a change.
If your spreadsheet
is large or contains
many complex
formulas,
this recalculation
can be time consuming.
In that case, you may
want
to turn automatic
recalculation
off and recalculate
the spreadsheet
manually
whenever
you want to.
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