Excel Magic Trick 584: Dynamic Range for Periodic Data Dumps into Excel OFFSET & Defined Names

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Uploaded by on Apr 30, 2010

See how to use the OFFSET function and Defined Names to create dynamic ranges for formulas so formulas update each period when a new data dump (copy and paste) is completed.

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  • Thanks. It is neat. I will appreciate it if you could explain the calculation efficiency aspect of using offset for dynamic range. Does it uses every cell in the column or just uses the cells that is filled with data and counted by "Counta" function for the Sumif calculation?

  • The Problem with OFFSET and calculation speed is that it is a volatile function that re-calculates often. If you want speed try this alternative to OFFSET in this video title:

    Excel Dynamic Chart #12: INDEX function as Alternative to OFFSET function for Dynamic Ranges

    Also, if you wnat it to calculate more quickly, use fewer cells in the range so that OFFSET and COUNTA don't have to process as many cells.

  • Sweet. This is a decent alternative to the table feature. Thanks!

  • You are welcome!

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  • Thanks Alot Sir I solute U!

  • Like a BOSS !

  • You are welcome!

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