How To Create Multiple Defined Names Based On Labels In Other Cells

 

If you’ve ever had a long list of inputs/outputs in your workbook and wanted to give them defined names based on their labels, then this is a tips you’ll definitely want to learn as it’s a lot quicker than naming them individually using the Name Box or Name Manager. Since spaces aren’t allowed in defined names, this method also replaces any space characters in your labels with underscores.

 

 

Use the Create from Selection command.

  1. Highlight the range of cells which you want to name along with their labels.
  2. Go to the Formula tab in the ribbon.
  3. Under the Defined Names section select Create from Selection.
  4. In this example our labels are to the left of the cells we want to name so we select Left column.
  5. Press the OK button.

 

 

Just like that all your cells are nicely named using the labels to the left.

About the Author

John MacDougall

John MacDougall

John is a Microsoft MVP and qualified actuary with over 15 years of experience. He has worked in a variety of industries, including insurance, ad tech, and most recently Power Platform consulting. He is a keen problem solver and has a passion for using technology to make businesses more efficient.

Related Posts

37 Awesome Excel Mouse Tips & Tricks You Should Know

37 Awesome Excel Mouse Tips & Tricks You Should Know

While the keyboard is generally quicker, you shouldn’t completely ignore the mouse. There are also some great time saving mouse shortcuts as well. In this post we’ll take a look at some of the best Excel mouse time saving tips and tricks.

read more
25 Amazing Power Query Tips and Tricks

25 Amazing Power Query Tips and Tricks

Power query is amazing tool that allows you to import and transform data with ease and helps to create repeatable and robust procedures with your data. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out Power Query.

read more

Comments

0 Comments

Get the Latest Microsoft Excel Tips

Follow Us

Follow us to stay up to date with the latest in Microsoft Excel!

Subscribe for awesome Microsoft Excel videos 😃