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INDIRECT | Lookup and Reference
Excel Formulas
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Excel Formulas

Excel Formulas

1. Basic Formulas
2. Array Formulas
3. Lookup and Reference

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The INDIRECT function converts a text string into a cell reference. This can be particularly useful for creating dynamic references that change based on user input or other variables.

ref_textA text string representing the reference to a cell or range of cells.
[a1]Optional. A logical value that specifies the A1 or R1C1 reference style. If omitted, A1 is assumed.

It is used to change the cell reference within a formula without altering the formula itself quite straitghtforward and simple but really helpfull in some situations.

Using this formula you may encounter an error #REF. This is because If ref_text is not a valid cell reference.

The text string provided to the INDIRECT function is not correctly formatted to point to a valid cell or range because it is just text. That's why the #REF! error arises.

How can the INDIRECT function be useful in Excel?

How can the INDIRECT function be useful in Excel?

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