View Named Ranges in Google Sheets: Discover the Power of Organized Data

Have you ever struggled to navigate through a complex Google Sheets document? Do you find it challenging to understand formulas created by others? Named ranges can be your secret weapon!

What are Named Ranges?

Named Ranges allow you to assign a name to a group of cells. Instead of using cell addresses in your formulas, you can reference these named ranges. This makes your formulas cleaner and more understandable.

In this tutorial, we will explore how to view named ranges in Google Sheets and even how to delete them if needed. Let’s dive in!

Method 1: Displaying Named Ranges

To simply observe a named range without the ability to edit or delete it, follow these steps:

1. Enter the name of the named range in a cell, starting with an equal sign. For example, =PurchaseValue.
2. Press Ctrl + G (Mac) or Alt + / (Windows) to open the « Go to range » dialog.
3. Enter the name of the named range and press Enter. This will take you to the named range.

Method 2: Using the Sidebar Panel

If you prefer a visual approach, follow these steps:

1. Click on « Data » > « Named ranges » to open the sidebar panel.
2. A list of named ranges will appear.
3. Simply click on a named range in the list to navigate to the corresponding cells. This method allows you to view, edit, and delete named ranges.

Deleting Named Ranges

Now that you know how to view named ranges, let’s focus on the process of editing or deleting them. Follow these simple steps:

1. Go to « Data » > « Named ranges. »
2. Hover your mouse over the named range that you want to edit or delete. Click on the pencil icon to edit or the trash bin icon to delete.
3. If you choose to edit, modify the range in the provided field.

Don’t Ignore Deleted Named Ranges

When a formula uses a deleted named range, it may still return the correct result. However, inspecting the formula will reveal that the named range has been replaced by #REF!. It’s important to correct the formula promptly to avoid potential issues.

Locating Formulas that Use Deleted Named Ranges

To easily locate formulas that use deleted named ranges, follow these steps:

1. Go to « Format » > « Conditional formatting. »
2. Find « Apply to range » in the sidebar panel. If you have existing rules, click « Add another rule » to locate it.
3. Enter the range you want to evaluate.
4. Under « Format rules, » select « Custom formula is… » and enter the following formula: =REGEXMATCH(FORMULATEXT(A1), "REF").
5. Click Done. This will highlight all cells containing formulas with a « REF » error. Now you can identify cells with formulas using deleted named ranges.

Please note that if your file has multiple sheets, you may need to apply this method to all sheets. Additionally, keep in mind that highlighting may impact the performance of your sheet with large volumes of data.

Unlock the Full Potential of Named Ranges

This tutorial has provided an overview of how to view, edit, and delete named ranges, as well as locate formulas containing deleted named ranges in Google Sheets. To take your skills to the next level, explore these advanced uses of named ranges:

• How to Use Named Ranges in Query in Google Sheets
• The Use of Named Ranges in Sumif in Google Sheets
• The Use of Named Ranges in Vlookup in Google Sheets
• Importrange Named Ranges in Google Sheets
• Dynamic Column Id in Query Importrange Using Named Ranges
• Auto-Expand Named Ranges in Google Sheets to Accommodate New Rows
• Highlighting Named Ranges in Google Sheets
• Dynamic H&V Named Range in Google Sheets
• How to Use Named Ranges in Conditional Formatting in Google Sheets

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