{"id":2442,"date":"2022-01-27T10:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T09:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/importsheet.com\/?p=2442"},"modified":"2022-01-27T10:39:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T09:39:00","slug":"hojas-de-calculo-de-errores-de-referencia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/es\/blog\/spreadsheets-tips\/ref-error-spreadsheets\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo resolver el error #REF! en las hojas de c\u00e1lculo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;sheetgo-post&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px|0px|27px|0|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]Whether you\u2019re an advanced spreadsheet user, or you\u2019re more comfortable with the more basic functions of spreadsheets, we\u2019ve all experienced a <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/docs\/thread\/55729807\/anyone-else-getting-ref-reference-does-not-exist-error-on-completely-valid-cells-i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#REF! error<\/a> at some point. However, these errors pose a more difficult problem in a business environment, especially when you are sharing your files with other users, or collaborating on them simultaneously. If a #REF! error is left uncorrected, there is a high risk of losing entire columns, rows, or even sheets of data.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore the most common types of #REF! errors you may encounter when dealing with a spreadsheet, and how you can rectify these to avoid the risk of losing important data.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Why am I getting #REF! In spreadsheets?<\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways you can end up with a #REF! in one of your cells. It can result from accidentally deleting a row\/column, putting incorrect references into a formula, or moving formulas\/sheets to a new location. Although #REF! errors can appear in any number of situations, they will always originate from one of two places:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Losing the reference of a particular cell<\/li>\n<li>Losing the reference of a particular spreadsheet<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]Let\u2019s explore these two scenarios in more detail and how to correct the #REF! errors in each.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How to solve #REF! When you have lost the reference of a particular cell<\/h3>\n<p>This is the most common way for users to receive the #REF! error. Losing the reference of a particular cell can happen in many different ways when using formulas in your spreadsheets:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deleting an essential cell<\/li>\n<li>Deleting an essential row\/column<\/li>\n<li>Deleting an essential sheet<\/li>\n<li>Copying and pasting your formula to another cell\/sheet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]You can rectify all of the above using the following methods. Let\u2019s look at a use case as an example to show how to correct #REF! errors in these circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine that I am managing the orders of my sportswear chain. The screenshot below shows my spreadsheet containing the number of orders placed for each product, for each store location. I have used a simple SUM formula to calculate the total number of orders for each store.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/REF-\u2013-1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;ref error google spreadsheet 1&#8243; title_text=&#8221;#REF! \u2013 1&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]I have canceled all of the basketball orders across my stores. To keep my spreadsheet up-to-date, I delete the basketball column entirely. When I do this, #REF! errors appear.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/REF-\u2013-2.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;ref error google spreadsheet 2&#8243; title_text=&#8221;#REF! \u2013 2&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]So, how can I rectify this? Let\u2019s look at the two main ways I can solve my #REF! errors.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Undo actions and reinsert inputs<\/h4>\n<p>The simplest way to rectify this error is to undo your actions to revert back to your original spreadsheet and find another way to fulfill your objective.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Undo your actions by clicking the <b>Undo<\/b> button in the toolbar, or using the shortcuts Ctrl + Z, or Cmd + Z for Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Your original data should appear. In this example, my basketball column has reappeared.<\/li>\n<li>You can choose to find an alternative solution to your problem. In this case, I could replace the cells in the basketball column with a zero value \u20180\u2019, so that the formula remains valid and I get the result I\u2019m looking for.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/REF-\u2013-3.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;ref error google spreadsheet 3&#8243; title_text=&#8221;#REF! \u2013 3&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Use the IFERROR function<\/h4>\n<p>Although this function does not correct a #REF! error, it is extremely useful to employ into your spreadsheets when choosing to share them with other users.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does it allow you to clean your spreadsheet up from multiple errors, but you can adjust the formula in order to leave a message for future users. This could be to let them know there is a problem with the formula. As a result, things are clearer for newcomers to the spreadsheet, rather than just being presented with a #REF!.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Double click the cell containing #REF!<\/li>\n<li>Rewrite your formula using the IFERROR. You can choose to replace your errors with a blank cell or a zero value, or you can opt to add a message to alert other users of the issue. For example, in my formula, I will use the following:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;spreadsheet-function&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;4px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]=IFERROR(#REF!, \u201cbasketball orders canceled\u201d)[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/REF-\u2013-4-2.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;ref error google spreadsheet 4&#8243; title_text=&#8221;#REF! \u2013 4&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]For more information on how to use the IFERROR function for #REF! Errors and other spreadsheet errors, take a look at our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/blog\/google-sheets-formulas\/iferror-formula-google-sheets\/\">How to use the IFERROR function in Google Sheets<\/a>.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How to solve #REF! When you have lost the reference of a particular spreadsheet<\/h3>\n<p>There are two main ways you may lose the reference of a particular spreadsheet:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Deleting a spreadsheet file that has been used within a formula in another spreadsheet file<\/li>\n<li>Sharing a spreadsheet with other users who do not have access to the other files referenced in a formula<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]Firstly, always make note of the sources that play a part in your spreadsheet formulas. You can do this by adding a comment to the cell containing the formula. That way, you know exactly which files you cannot delete without affecting your formulas.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, you can avoid #REF! errors completely by making a copy of the files referenced in the formula and adding them to the folder where your current spreadsheet is located. That way, even if the original sources are deleted, you have your own copies that will allow the formula to work. This is also a great solution when sharing your spreadsheet with other users &#8211; they will then have access to all the data within that folder.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Connections B &#8211; Importrange alternative &#8211; Horizontal&#8221; module_class=&#8221;sheetgo-post-no-shadow-img md2-contained-button vertical-banner-container&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f7ff&#8221; max_width=&#8221;700px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; max_height=&#8221;300px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true&#8221; sticky_limit_bottom=&#8221;section&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#d9e7ff&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; global_module=&#8221;50475&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Add-on-sm_sheets-connected-new-connection.webp\" width=\"250\" height=\"168\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recommended-for-Google-Workspace-badge.webp\" width=\"150\" height=\"180\" alt=\"39\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600;\">An importrange alternative, more efficient and easier to manage<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/sheetgo\/94172092257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/available-on-google-workspace-button-text.webp\" width=\"180\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How to remove multiple #REF! errors at once<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to get rid of numerous #REF! errors, you have two options: you can correct each of them manually using the techniques shown above, or you can target all of them at once. The latter will save you a lot of time, although it may not show you how each reference error came about.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to target all of your #REF! errors at the same time, follow these steps.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]1. Open the Find and replace feature by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + H\/Cmd + Shift + H, or head to <b>Edit &gt; Find and replace<\/b>.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/REF-\u2013-5.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;ref error google spreadsheet 5&#8243; title_text=&#8221;#REF! \u2013 5&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]2. When the box appears, type \u2018#REF!\u2019 into the <b>Find<\/b> box. To replace with blank cell, leave the <b>Replace with<\/b> field blank. Tick the box, <b>Also search within formulas<\/b>.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/REF-\u2013-7.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;ref error google spreadsheet 7&#8243; title_text=&#8221;#REF! \u2013 7&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]3. Click on the <b>Replace all<\/b> button to apply. You should see a message notifying you of how many #REF! errors have been found and replaced.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/REF-\u2013-6-1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;ref error google spreadsheet 6&#8243; title_text=&#8221;#REF! \u2013 6&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]4. Click <b>Done<\/b>.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>#REF error Google spreadsheet<\/h3>\n<p>And there you have it! When it comes to #REF! errors, prevention is the best cure. When dealing with these errors within a single Google Sheets file, it\u2019s often best to undo your actions to revert the changes and find an alternative solution. On the other hand, if you\u2019re dealing with #REF! errors that span across multiple spreadsheets in different locations, make a note of the different files involved in your formulas, and make copies to avoid risking worse repercussions. Ultimately, the best solution is to get rid of your #REF! errors by using the simple Find and replace feature.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning more about reverting changes and protecting your sheets from any accidental edits? Check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/blog\/google-sheets-features\/how-to-view-the-history-of-changes-in-google-sheets\/\">How to view the edit history in Google Sheets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, discover related blog posts below![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9ff&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||40px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|25px|15px|25px|true|true&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#808e95&#8243; global_module=&#8221;26540&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Editor\u2019s note<\/strong>: This is a revised version of a previous post that has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re an advanced spreadsheet user, or you\u2019re more comfortable with the more basic functions of spreadsheets, we\u2019ve all experienced a #REF! error at some point. However, these errors pose a more difficult problem in a business environment, especially when you are sharing your files with other users, or collaborating on them simultaneously. If a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":38769,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h3><span style=\"color: #519951;\"><b>How to solve the #REF! Error on spreadsheets<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can there be anything more annoying than getting #REF! error in the cells of your spreadsheet?<\/span>\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2447\" src=\"https:\/\/sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/REF-error-Image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest problem Excel users face when trying to share files for reporting purposes is the fact that, unless those files are always in the same place and on the same network, inevitably you will lose the cell references (#REF!) for many of your formulas sooner or later, and this will basically destroy all the effort that has gone into making the sheet in the first place.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you have people outside of your network, you cannot simply share a file because the references will not be the same. People, therefore, resort to sending the file, which will then be copied and pasted into another file\u2026.often overwriting older data and so forth. As we know, this is DANGEROUS. All too often we use the wrong file, or an older version, or we paste into the wrong place etc\u2026.. It's a recipe for disaster!!!<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 2 main ways to get the #REF! error, the most common is <\/span>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #519951;\">Losing the reference of a particular cell<\/span><\/h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write a sum like =SUM(A1:A10, B1:B10, C1:C10) and then delete the column C. Immediately the sum formula returns #REF! Error.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probably the most common error messages when working with a worksheet full of formulas. You get #REF! error when one of the formula parameters is pointing to an invalid range. This can happen because you deleted the cells.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not much can be done about this other than adjusting the formula or undoing what you did.<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><span style=\"color: #519951;\"><b>Losing the reference to a Workbook<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This happens when a workbook is moved out of the environment it was created in, for example you leave the office for a business trip. You are no longer on the network, and hence all your references are lost. Should you want to complete a Expense report using a XLS template, you will need to physically send it in to be processed, which ultimately means cutting and pasting.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">=SUM(<\/span><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>C:Sales<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>[SalesYTD.xlsx]<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Jan!<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><b>B2:B5<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here's a breakdown of the reference parts:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>File Path:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It points to the drive and directory (be it local or network) in which your Excel file is stored (C:Sales in this example).<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Workbook Name:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It includes the file extension (.xlsx, .xls, or .xslm) and is always enclosed in square brackets, like [SalesYTD.xlsx] in the above formula.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Sheet Name:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This part of the Excel external reference includes the sheet name followed by an exclamation point where the referenced cell(s) is located (Jan! in this example).<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><b>Cell Reference: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It points to the actual cell or a range of cells referenced in your formula.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h4><span style=\"color: #519951;\"><b>What's the solution to workbook referencing problems?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, the solution is CLOUD!<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using <\/span><b>Google Sheets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the<strong> SheetGo<\/strong><\/span><b>\u00a0Add-on<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can link your files anyhow and anywhere, no matter where the other file may be, so long as it is stored in Google DRIVE. <\/span>\n\nBecause the file is located in the DRIVE, independent of whose drive it is,\u00a0it is always located and hence, so long as it has been shared with you, you no longer need to\u00a0worry about copying and pasting, or sending outdated files.\n\nIf you are at the airport and want to update your expense report whilst waiting you can. The person who consolidates expenses will automatically receive your inputs the moment they update their spreadsheet, without copying or pasting.\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can connect to other workbooks, you can append other workbooks, you can consolidate data from other workbooks. 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