define named range in Excel 2003 INDIRECTLY referencing another workbook
define named range in Excel 2003 INDIRECTLY referencing another workbook I am trying to define a named range in a particular workbook in Excel 2003. Specifically, I want to assign the name "Name" to a range (list of data) on, let's say, Sheet 4 of workbook "Hours". This list of data is itself an output of formulas referencing another workbook ("Task Break-Down"). For example, cell A2 of Sheet 4 ("Hours" workbook) ='[Task Break-Down.xls]Sheet2'!A2&"". When I create/define the named range as described above, it will show up in the list of named ranges when clicking ctrl F3. However, when I reference the named range in a formula (using "Name"), it doesn't work. Also, when I click the little drop down arrow next to the name box in the top left corner to display named ranges, "Name" does not show up. Any idea why? I am trying to use the range "Name" (again, consisting of outputs of formulas r...
