INDIRECT function
Returns a reference indicated by a text value
Returns the reference specified by a text string. References are immediately evaluated to display their contents.
Syntax
INDIRECT(ref_text, [a1])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ref_text | Yes | A reference to a cell that contains an A1-style reference, an R1C1-style reference, a name defined as a reference, or a reference to a cell as a text string. "A1" |
| a1 | No | A logical value that specifies what type of reference is contained in the cell ref_text.TRUE |
Try INDIRECT
Read a reference stored as text
=INDIRECT("A2")Resolve the text A2 as a reference to the first amount, 12.
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INDIRECT · top-level call
=INDIRECT("A2")1 / 1 · ref_text
A reference to a cell that contains an A1-style reference, an R1C1-style reference, a name defined as a reference, or a reference to a cell as a text string.
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Reference and compatibility
Univer 1.0.4 / Apache-2.0. Calculation checks cover the supplied examples only. The browser worksheet does not implement every Excel feature, external service or connected data type.