This tutorial explains what an Excel name is and shows you how to define a name for a cell, range, constant, or formula. You’ll also learn how to edit, filter, and delete defined names in Excel.
Excel names are a bit of a paradox: they’re one of the most useful features, but many people find them unnecessary or too technical. That’s because few users truly understand what Excel names can do. This tutorial will not only teach you how to create a named range in Excel but also show you how this feature can make your formulas easier to write, read, and reuse.

Microsoft Excel lets you share your spreadsheets with others, but sometimes your co-workers might edit the wrong column by mistake. To avoid this, you can lock specific columns. In this guide, we’ll show you how…