How do I easily go to a cell referenced in a formula? The
precedents/dependents is useful when the reference is on the same
spreadsheet, but not so easy when the referenced cell is on another
spreadsheet - even if in the same file.

Thanks much for your help!

1. Select the cell that contains the formula with the reference you want to go to.
2. Press the Ctrl key on your keyboard and click on the reference in the formula. This will highlight the referenced cell.
3. While the referenced cell is still highlighted, press the F5 key on your keyboard. This will open the Go To dialog box.
4. In the Go To dialog box, make sure the Reference option is selected and click OK. This will take you to the referenced cell, even if it's on another sheet in the same workbook.

Alternatively, you can also right-click on the referenced cell and select Go To from the context menu. This will also open the Go To dialog box and take you to the referenced cell.

If you double click the cell with the formula, it goes to the first cell
referenced on another sheet.

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HTH

Bob Phillips

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"Dennis" wrote in message
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How do I easily go to a cell referenced in a formula? The
precedents/dependents is useful when the reference is on the same
spreadsheet, but not so easy when the referenced cell is on another
spreadsheet - even if in the same file.

Thanks much for your help!

Bob,

Thanks for your response. I tried your suggestion but the result was that
the cell was opened up for editing - it didn't take me to the referenced
cell. Do I need to click the cell in a specific place?

Thanks,
Dennis

"Bob Phillips" wrote:

If you double click the cell with the formula, it goes to the first cell
referenced on another sheet.

--
HTH

Bob Phillips

(replace somewhere in email address with gmail if mailing direct)

"Dennis" wrote in message
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How do I easily go to a cell referenced in a formula? The
precedents/dependents is useful when the reference is on the same
spreadsheet, but not so easy when the referenced cell is on another
spreadsheet - even if in the same file.

Thanks much for your help!

No, if you double click a formula that reference the same sheet it should
highlight all areas on that sheet, if it references another sheet, it should
go to the first range referenced.

Make sure that you double-click the cell, not the formula bar.

--
HTH

Bob Phillips

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"Dennis" wrote in message
...
Bob,

Thanks for your response. I tried your suggestion but the result was that
the cell was opened up for editing - it didn't take me to the referenced
cell. Do I need to click the cell in a specific place?

Thanks,
Dennis

"Bob Phillips" wrote:

If you double click the cell with the formula, it goes to the first cell
referenced on another sheet.

--
HTH

Bob Phillips

(replace somewhere in email address with gmail if mailing direct)

"Dennis" wrote in message
...
How do I easily go to a cell referenced in a formula? The
precedents/dependents is useful when the reference is on the same
spreadsheet, but not so easy when the referenced cell is on another
spreadsheet - even if in the same file.

Thanks much for your help!

Dennis,

I think you should go to Tools:Options:Edit and uncheck "Edit directly in
cell". Then I believe Bob's suggestion should work perfectly.

HTH

"Dennis" wrote:

Bob,

Thanks for your response. I tried your suggestion but the result was that
the cell was opened up for editing - it didn't take me to the referenced
cell. Do I need to click the cell in a specific place?

Thanks,
Dennis

"Bob Phillips" wrote:

If you double click the cell with the formula, it goes to the first cell
referenced on another sheet.

--
HTH

Bob Phillips

(replace somewhere in email address with gmail if mailing direct)

"Dennis" wrote in message
...
How do I easily go to a cell referenced in a formula? The
precedents/dependents is useful when the reference is on the same
spreadsheet, but not so easy when the referenced cell is on another
spreadsheet - even if in the same file.

Thanks much for your help!

Dominic,

That worked! Thank you very much.

Dennis

"Dominic LeVasseur" wrote:

Dennis,

I think you should go to Tools:Options:Edit and uncheck "Edit directly in
cell". Then I believe Bob's suggestion should work perfectly.

HTH

"Dennis" wrote:

Bob,

Thanks for your response. I tried your suggestion but the result was that
the cell was opened up for editing - it didn't take me to the referenced
cell. Do I need to click the cell in a specific place?

Thanks,
Dennis

"Bob Phillips" wrote:

If you double click the cell with the formula, it goes to the first cell
referenced on another sheet.

--
HTH

Bob Phillips

(replace somewhere in email address with gmail if mailing direct)

"Dennis" wrote in message
...
How do I easily go to a cell referenced in a formula? The
precedents/dependents is useful when the reference is on the same
spreadsheet, but not so easy when the referenced cell is on another
spreadsheet - even if in the same file.

Thanks much for your help!

You're welcome Dennis.

Thanks for writing back.

"Dennis" wrote:

Dominic,

That worked! Thank you very much.

Dennis

"Dominic LeVasseur" wrote:

Dennis,

I think you should go to Tools:Options:Edit and uncheck "Edit directly in
cell". Then I believe Bob's suggestion should work perfectly.

HTH

"Dennis" wrote:

Bob,

Thanks for your response. I tried your suggestion but the result was that
the cell was opened up for editing - it didn't take me to the referenced
cell. Do I need to click the cell in a specific place?

Thanks,
Dennis

"Bob Phillips" wrote:

If you double click the cell with the formula, it goes to the first cell
referenced on another sheet.

--
HTH

Bob Phillips

(replace somewhere in email address with gmail if mailing direct)

"Dennis" wrote in message
...
How do I easily go to a cell referenced in a formula? The
precedents/dependents is useful when the reference is on the same
spreadsheet, but not so easy when the referenced cell is on another
spreadsheet - even if in the same file.

Thanks much for your help!