Excel 365 changing part of a formula

gmshelton

New Member
Joined
Jul 21, 2020
Messages
3
Office Version
  1. 365
  2. 2019
Platform
  1. Windows
I work with multiple Workbooks/files that are set up the same. I have to pull some data from those workbooks to a Master workbook
I am working in Excel 365.
Example of folders/files: Alabama126, Alabama365, Georgia222, Tennessee576

Before I could put a formula in cell A1 to pull information from a cell in ALABAMA126 and copy that formula across my spreadsheet. Then just change "ALABAMA126" in the formula to one of the other such as "Tennessee576" and it would pull information from that file without me having to open up that file. WELL for whatever reason when I try to do that.. it wants me to open up the file before it will update the formula and give me the correct data.

What is not set up correctly or what am I doing wrong?
 

Excel Facts

Can you AutoAverage in Excel?
There is a drop-down next to the AutoSum symbol. Open the drop-down to choose AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, or MIN
Some functions work with unopened external data, other functions need to have the external workbook open. Show the formula that is causing the problem.
 
Upvote 0

Forum statistics

Threads
1,213,482
Messages
6,113,916
Members
448,533
Latest member
thietbibeboiwasaco

We've detected that you are using an adblocker.

We have a great community of people providing Excel help here, but the hosting costs are enormous. You can help keep this site running by allowing ads on MrExcel.com.
Allow Ads at MrExcel

Which adblocker are you using?

Disable AdBlock

Follow these easy steps to disable AdBlock

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the "Pause on this site" option.
Go back

Disable AdBlock Plus

Follow these easy steps to disable AdBlock Plus

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the toggle to disable it for "mrexcel.com".
Go back

Disable uBlock Origin

Follow these easy steps to disable uBlock Origin

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the "Power" button.
3)Click on the "Refresh" button.
Go back

Disable uBlock

Follow these easy steps to disable uBlock

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the "Power" button.
3)Click on the "Refresh" button.
Go back
Back
Top