INDIRECT(ref_text,a1) returns a reference indicated by a text value : INDIRECT « Lookup Reference functions « Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Tutorial

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Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Tutorial » Lookup Reference functions » INDIRECT   19.9.1.INDIRECT(ref_text,a1) returns a reference indicated by a text value If a1 is TRUE or omitted, ref_text is interpreted as an A1-style reference. If a1 is FALSE, ref_text is interpreted as an R1C1-style reference. Input the formula: =INDIRECT("$A$2"). Press Enter to get the result. 19.9.INDIRECT 19.9.1. INDIRECT(ref_text,a1) returns a reference indicated by a text value 19.9.2. =INDIRECT("$A$3") get the value of the reference in cell A3 19.9.3. =INDIRECT("B"&$A$5) returns the value of a reference in cell A5 19.9.4. Always refer to cell A10: =INDIRECT("A10")