How to find table_array referenced in Excel formula in cell

I was given an Excel spreadsheet that I have to convert into a SQL view.

In the cell formulas VLOOKUP is used and for almost all of the table_arrays I can find where the table_array is. But for one particular table_array I can't find it in any of the other sheets. I also have this same problem with a variable.

Is there an function where it will just automatically bring me to the variable or table_array?

2 Answers

Clicking Formulas->Name Manager brings me to a pop-up that tells me all of this information

To expand on TruthOf42's answer, you can display visible names in visible sheets using:

Formulas → Name Manager

If you have hidden sheets, you may need to unhide them using:

Home → Cells → Format → Visibility → Unhide Sheet

If you still can't find your named range, it may be that it was hidden using some vbscript. You can unhide all named ranges in your workbook by doing the following:

  1. Open Developer Tools (Alt + F11)
  2. Insert → Module
  3. Add the following code:

    Sub ShowNames() Dim xName As Name For Each xName In Application.ActiveWorkbook.Names xName.Visible = False Next
    End Sub
  4. Execute (F5)

Your Answer

Sign up or log in

Sign up using Google Sign up using Facebook Sign up using Email and Password

Post as a guest

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and cookie policy

You Might Also Like