INDIRECT

Definition of INDIRECT: 

Returns a cell reference specified by a string.

Sample Usage 

INDIRECT("Sheet2!"&B10)

INDIRECT("A2")

INDIRECT("R2C3", FALSE)

Syntax

INDIRECT(cell_reference_as_string, [is_A1_notation])

  • cell_reference_as_string - A cell reference, written as a string with surrounding quotation marks.

  • is_A1_notation - [OPTIONAL - TRUE by default] - Indicates if the cell reference is in A1 notation or R1C1 notation.

Step 1. To use the INDIRECT Formula, start with the Excellentable you would like to edit.

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Step 2. Then type the INDIRECT formula into the cell you have chosen to display the outcome:

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Step 3. Fill in the 2 values.

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By adding the values you would like to calculate, Excellentable generates the outcome:

 

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