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Name Manager ​

The Name Manager lets you assign custom names to specific cells or ranges, making them easier to reference in formulas.

How to Use It ​

  1. Click the Named Ranges dropdown on the left side of the formula bar. Named Ranges dropdown

  2. In the menu, click Manage Named Ranges. A drawer will open on the right side of the screen.

  3. In the footer of the drawer, click Add New.

Named Ranges drawer

  1. Enter a name to identify the range.
  2. Set the scope:
    • Global: Applies to the entire workbook.
    • Sheet-specific: Applies only to the selected sheet.
  3. The Refers to field shows the current selection. To change it, type a new reference or select a different cell/range and click the cursor button next to the label.
  4. Click on Apply changes to save, or X to cancel.

Named Ranges drawer

Managing Named Ranges ​

  • Click the Named Ranges dropdown to see all existing named ranges. Clicking any of them will select that range in the canvas.
  • From the menu, click Manage Named Ranges to open the drawer.
  • In the drawer, click any named range to select it on the canvas.
  • To edit a range, click the pencil button.
  • To delete a range, click the trashcan icon.

Searching and Filtering ​

Use the search input above the list to find a named range by name. To narrow the list by scope, use the filter to show All, Global, or Current sheet ranges only.