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VLOOKUP How do you keep the pathway linked to original source?
Hi,
I have used vlook up across different workbooks. All is well until I resave the source as a version 2 in a different folder. I would like the vlookup to remain the same, linked to first workbook - but I find that it adjusts itself to search within the new workbook I have created. Is there anyway I can "lock" the vlookup so that it is not affected by pathway changes or can you only use Vlook up on worksheets within the same workbook? Suggestions are much appreciated - Thanks! Jen |
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VLOOKUP How do you keep the pathway linked to original source?
Save & close the workbook with the VLOOKUP formula BEFORE saving the source
workbook with new name & path "Jen" wrote: Hi, I have used vlook up across different workbooks. All is well until I resave the source as a version 2 in a different folder. I would like the vlookup to remain the same, linked to first workbook - but I find that it adjusts itself to search within the new workbook I have created. Is there anyway I can "lock" the vlookup so that it is not affected by pathway changes or can you only use Vlook up on worksheets within the same workbook? Suggestions are much appreciated - Thanks! Jen |
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VLOOKUP How do you keep the pathway linked to original source?
at the moment when you resave the source file, make sure you have the file
with the vlookup CLOSED before you do that. It only "knows" to adjust itself if it is open when you resave the other file. or you can close both files, and use windows explorer rather than excel to copy or rename the source file. -- Allllen "Jen" wrote: Hi, I have used vlook up across different workbooks. All is well until I resave the source as a version 2 in a different folder. I would like the vlookup to remain the same, linked to first workbook - but I find that it adjusts itself to search within the new workbook I have created. Is there anyway I can "lock" the vlookup so that it is not affected by pathway changes or can you only use Vlook up on worksheets within the same workbook? Suggestions are much appreciated - Thanks! Jen |
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VLOOKUP How do you keep the pathway linked to original source?
"Duke Carey" wrote: Save & close the workbook with the VLOOKUP formula BEFORE saving the source workbook with new name & path "Jen" wrote: Hi, I have used vlook up across different workbooks. All is well until I resave the source as a version 2 in a different folder. I would like the vlookup to remain the same, linked to first workbook - but I find that it adjusts itself to search within the new workbook I have created. Is there anyway I can "lock" the vlookup so that it is not affected by pathway changes or can you only use Vlook up on worksheets within the same workbook? Suggestions are much appreciated - Thanks! Jen |
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VLOOKUP How do you keep the pathway linked to original source?
Thank u very much for usfull information if you have any information in the
futher pleasc send it to me on mu email. thank you again "Mohammed' "Allllen" wrote: at the moment when you resave the source file, make sure you have the file with the vlookup CLOSED before you do that. It only "knows" to adjust itself if it is open when you resave the other file. or you can close both files, and use windows explorer rather than excel to copy or rename the source file. -- Allllen "Jen" wrote: Hi, I have used vlook up across different workbooks. All is well until I resave the source as a version 2 in a different folder. I would like the vlookup to remain the same, linked to first workbook - but I find that it adjusts itself to search within the new workbook I have created. Is there anyway I can "lock" the vlookup so that it is not affected by pathway changes or can you only use Vlook up on worksheets within the same workbook? Suggestions are much appreciated - Thanks! Jen |
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