This SUM formula would add up all of the Order ID values in column A of Sheet1. Now that you have set up this named range, you can use Order_ID in formulas to refer to Column A in Sheet1. Now whenever you select column A, you will see this range name appear in the Name box. The Name box can be found at the left end of the formula box. Now when you return to the spreadsheet, you will see the name Order_ID appear in the Name box (circled in red in the image below). In this example, the range is automatically set to =Sheet1!$A:$A because this is the range of cells that we previously highlighted. Then in the 'Refers to' box, enter the range of cells that the name applies to. In this example, we've entered Order_ID as the name for the range. All you need to do is the click on the File Path, File Name icons. If you wish to display the file name and/or file path in the Excel sheet’s header or footer, then it is extremely simple. The name can be up to 255 characters in length. Displaying File name, File path in Excel Worksheet Header or Footer. Save again and then delete the link you created. Now go to Edit > Links (version 2003) or the Name Manager (version 2007 or 2010), click the Edit button, and use the Change Source to refer the link to the new workbook. When the New Name window appears, enter a descriptive name for the range. Open a new workbook, create a link to it, and save that workbook. Then select the Formulas tab in the toolbar at the top of the screen and click on the Define Name button in the Defined Names group. In this example, we've selected all cells in column A. To add a named range, select the range of cells that you wish to name. Question: In Microsoft Excel 2016, how do I set up a named range so that I can use it in a formula?Īnswer: A named range is a descriptive name for a collection of cells or range in a worksheet. If you want to follow along with this tutorial, download the example spreadsheet.

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