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3D-reference

A 3D-reference in Excel refers to the same cell or range on multiple worksheets. First, we’ll look at the alternative.

1. On the Company sheet, select cell B2 and type an equal sign =

Excel formula being typed in cell B2 on the Company sheet

2. Go to the North sheet, select cell B2, and type a +

Excel formula being typed in cell B2 on the North sheet

3. Repeat step 2 for the Mid and South sheet.

Result:

Completed Excel formula combining data from multiple sheets

4. This is quite a lot of work. Instead of doing this, use the following 3D-reference: North:South!B2 as the argument for the SUM function.

Example of 3D-reference in Excel for SUM function

5. If you add worksheets between North and South, this worksheet is automatically included in the formula in cell B2.

New worksheet being added between North and South sheets

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