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To assist you in checking your formulas, you can use the Trace Precedents and Trace Dependents commands to graphically display and trace the relationships between these cells and formulas with tracer arrows, as shown in this figure.
You can move between cells in a circular reference by double-clicking the tracer arrow. The arrow indicates the cell that affects the value of the currently selected cell. You show the tracer arrow by selecting Formulas, and then select either Trace Precedents or Trace Dependents.
Detect errors in formulas. Hide error values and error indicators. Need more help? This error means that the formula in the cell doesn't match the pattern of the formulas nearby.
Use the table_array argument in a VLOOKUP function. Use VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and other functions like INDEX and MATCH to search for and find data based on values you enter. This article gives you a quick VLOOKUP refresher, then links to more.
To assist you in checking your formulas, you can use the Trace Precedents and Trace Dependents commands to graphically display and trace the relationships between these cells and formulas with tracer arrows, as shown in this figure.
Find workbook links. There is no automatic way to find all workbook links in a workbook. You need to look differently in formulas, defined names, objects (like text boxes or shapes), chart titles, and chart data series.
The #REF! error shows when a formula refers to a cell that’s not valid. This happens most often when cells that were referenced by formulas get deleted, or pasted over. #REF! error caused by deleting a column. Example - VLOOKUP with incorrect range references. INDEX with incorrect row or column reference. Referencing a closed workbook with INDIRECT
Correct common formula errors one by one. Correct common formula errors individually. Correct a # error value. Watch a formula and its result by using the Watch Window. Evaluate a nested formula one step at a time. Need more help? You can always ask an expert in the Excel Tech Community or get support in Communities.
When cells are not visible on a worksheet, you can watch those cells and their formulas in the Watch Window toolbar. The Watch Window makes it convenient to inspect, audit, or confirm formula calculations and results in large worksheets.
Use VLOOKUP when you need to find things in a table or a range by row. For example, look up a price of an automotive part by the part number, or find an employee name based on their employee ID. In its simplest form, the VLOOKUP function says:
Find merged cells. Find ranges by using defined names. Remove or allow a circular reference. Find hidden cells on a worksheet. To find cells that contain formulas, click Home, Find & Select, and Go To. Click Special, and then click Formulas. You can search part or all of a worksheet.