INDIRECTs are a powerful tool offered by Excel that give you the ability to swiftly acquire cell values and incorporate your arguments into your formula. Understanding INDIRECTs can be intimidating — from passing a string value to writing functions — so don't worry if these topics seem complex. We've created a video example of how INDIRECTs can help Lee's Painting Company, where we walk through all the steps step-by-step to ensure clarity and success. If you're still feeling confused about INDIRECTs after going through this article, the video will be available for your review.

Working with INDIRECTs in Excel can be highly beneficial due to the ability to quickly refer to specific cell ranges or data. Utilizing named ranges in conjunction with INDIRECTs helps form an accurate and organized output with minimal effort. Named ranges are non-adjacent cells that share a data label, allowing INDIRECTs to pull from large amounts of data without having to select each individual range. This helps to structure the formulas efficiently and precisely so that the user can focus on achieving desired results.

The end result of INDIRECTs combined with SUMIFS is the same as when referring to named ranges, and our video guides you through just how easy INDIRECTs can be. We cover other great content too, so make sure to check it out!