Excel Magic Trick 947: Defined Name 3-D Cell Reference For Making Calculations Across Sheets

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When making calculations across many sheets that have the same demensions it can be useful to use a Defined Name 3-D Cell Reference:
1. Ctrl + F3 (open Name Manager)
2. Click New
3. Type Name
4. In Refer to: textbox, click first sheet
5. Select Range
6. Hold Shift
7. Click on last Sheet, Save Name

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