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I have formulas that reference values on other sheets such as =OtherSheet!M2

For readability, is there a way to substitute "M" with something else so I can remember what data is being pulled in without going back to the other sheet and seeing what data column M contains?

The closest feature I am aware of is Named Ranges, but I don’t see how I would rewrite the formula above using it.

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Create a named range for OtherSheet!M2 that is descriptive to you (e.g., ClientName), then set the formula to =ClientName.

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  • The problem is that M3, M4, M5, etc would also be "ClientNames". I'm hoping to have ClientName (row 2), ClientName (row 3), etc
    – Michael Swarts
    Jul 5, 2022 at 15:47
  • Based on your posted example (which is all we have), what I suggested fits and will work. Keep in mind that we can't see your spreadsheet. We don't know your setup, data, data types, data ranges, overall purpose, etc. So you are asking us to imagine an awful lot here. I will say that I myself do not have a clear picture of what you are trying to do. I suggest you share a link to the spreadsheet (or to a copy of it) and choose one specific example of where you'd like to use a named range and what that specific formula should return.
    – Erik Tyler
    Jul 6, 2022 at 6:36

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