This SUM formula would add up all of the Order ID values in column A of Sheet1. Now that you have set up this named range, you can use Order_ID in formulas to refer to Column A in Sheet1. Now whenever you select column A, you will see this range name appear in the Name box. The Name box can be found at the left end of the formula box. Now when you return to the spreadsheet, you will see the name Order_ID appear in the Name box (circled in red in the image below). In this example, the range is automatically set to =Sheet1!$A:$A because this is the range of cells that we previously highlighted. Then in the 'Refers to' box, enter the range of cells that the name applies to. In this example, we've entered Order_ID as the name for the range. The name can be up to 255 characters in length. When the Define Name window appears, enter a descriptive name for the range. Under the Insert menu, select Name > Define. In this example, we've selected all cells in column A. To add a named range, select the range of cells that you wish to name. You can use a new sheet in your workbook or existing cells where you have the items entered.

1) Enter your list items onto a spreadsheet.

Open Microsoft Excel and the document where you want to add the drop-down list. Question: In Microsoft Excel 2011 for Mac, how do I set up a named range so that I can use it in a formula?Īnswer: A named range is a descriptive name for a collection of cells or range in a worksheet. Here’s how to quickly create a drop-down list in Excel on Mac. If you want to follow along with this tutorial, download the example spreadsheet.

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