hey guys, qq for my excel geniuses: i have an excel that heavily relies on another tab of data for a variety of automated calculations and analyses. If I need to update that tab of data or others, what would be the absolute best way to do it? I have tried before and it will mess up my xlookup references and give me a REF because it loses the references from those updated data sets. Thanks in advance!

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If the data is the same in terms of columns, you should make it into a table which you can update. The references would then stay the same in your formulas

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oh so as long as the datas parameters stay the same and all the columns are identical AND its in a table, it should update perfectly?

Try INDEX MATCH.

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First: If your data is continuous, copy the original data and place where needed; create the next column titled adjustments, enter the adjustments. Write a formula for the adjustments which will appear in the next column. Continue entering columns of data pertaining to these transactions and apply the appropriate formulas. This is like maintaining a city general ledger that constantly change.
To note, this scenario may be different from what you are trying to do, however it may provide insight into your situation.

Good luck.

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