Create and edit named ranges

Create named ranges for the revenue, cost, and date columns in the quarterly forecast workbook so the model formulas read clearly. Tell Priya and the planning team to use the named ranges in any changes and get their approvals by Tuesday. Before you share, confirm that each named range covers the correct sheet and only the intended rows, and that no duplicate names exist.

Before I hand this workbook to the analysts, make the named ranges useful and safe. Surface the key names at the top of the model, convert any hard-coded row references into named ranges, and flag names that point to entire columns or wrong sheets. Call out any names that will break if someone inserts rows and suggest scope adjustments.

I changed Sales2025!C:C to SalesAmount but now dependent formulas show #REF!. Priya will reject the forecast if ranges are broken. I don't know whether the named range was created at workbook level or worksheet level or if it accidentally points to an empty range. Diagnose whether the name scope or address is wrong and give the simplest correction so formulas restore immediately.

Across three forecasts I inherit, names drift: some are workbook-level, some sheet-level, some cover extra rows. I waste time checking and fixing links before consolidation. What's the pattern I'm missing and what two naming and governance habits should I adopt so names are consistent, auditable, and safe to reuse between models?