Lookup Via sheet Name

rpaulson

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here is my formula.

=HLOOKUP(A1,'[TimeCard Summary (Responses) (1).xlsx]Form Responses 1'!$1:$2,2,0)

it works, but I would like to change the sheet name "Form Responses 1" to a cell referance.



ex: if cell B1 = Form Responses 1
=HLOOKUP(A1,'[TimeCard Summary (Responses) (1).xlsx]B1!$1:$2,2,0)

thanks,

Ross
 
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You need Indirect for that.

=HLOOKUP(A1,INDIRECT("'[TimeCard Summary (Responses) (1).xlsx]" & B1 & "'!$1:$2"),2,0)

Note, indirect will not work if that external workbook is closed.
 
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Note in particular the triple quotes (a single and a double together). In both instances the single quote is on the right. It's not as obvious on my screen.
 
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