How to Use INDIRECT Function

The INDIRECT function is to return the reference you specified by a text string. INDIRECT function can change the reference to a cell without changing the formula.

Formula:

= INDIRECT(ref_text, [a1])

Explanation:

  • Ref_text is required, the reference.
  • A1 is optional; a logical number specifies A1 style or R1C1 style.

– When A1 is true or omitted, ref_text is in A1 style;
– When A1 is false, ref_text is in R1C1 style.

Cautions:

When ref_text is not a valid cell reference, INDIRECT returns the #REF! error.

= INDIRECT(A2) Value of reference in cell A2, which refers to B2 and returns 85.

= INDIRECT(A3) Value of reference in cell A3, which refers to A2 and returns B2.

= INDIRECT(A4) Value of reference in cell A4, which is a word By, an invalid reference and returns #REF! ERROR.

= INDIRECT(A5) Value of reference in cell A5, which refers to B7, an empty cell, and returns 0.

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