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Excel FundamentalsNamed RangesDefine Names
⭐⭐ Intermediate⌨️ Ctrl + F3⏱️ ~20 min

🏷️ Excel Define Names & Name Manager

Define custom range names using Name Box and Ctrl+F3 to eliminate cryptic cell coordinates.

Name Manager (Ctrl+F3)Active Scope: Workbook
NameValueRefers ToScope
TaxRate18%=Sheet1!$B$1Workbook
DiscountPct5%=Sheet1!$B$2Workbook
Q3_Revenue$450,000=Sheet1!$C$2:$C$100Workbook
LocalDeptDept List=Payroll!$A$1:$A$10Payroll Sheet

What are Named Ranges?

A named range assigns a human-readable label (like `TaxRate` or `SalesData`) to a cell or range of cells.

🎯 Test Your Defined Names Knowledge

5 questions on Ctrl+F3, F3 paste names, and scope rules

📊 Topic Overview

Difficulty⭐⭐ Intermediate
Time to Learn~20 minutes
ShortcutCtrl + F3