Can I delete a name using the Name Box?

No, the Name Box does not have a direct option to delete names. You can, however, manage named ranges through the "Name Manager" in Excel, where you can edit or delete existing names.

How do I navigate to a specific cell using the Name Box?

To navigate to a specific cell using the Name Box, click on the Name Box, type the cell reference (e.g., A1), and press Enter. Excel will automatically move the active cell to the specified location.

Can I edit a cell's content directly through the Name Box?

No, the Name Box is primarily used for navigation and naming ranges. To edit the content of a cell, click on the cell directly and make your changes in the cell itself or in the formula bar.

How to Edit a Name Box in Excel

In our dataset, we have a list of students and their marks.

Step 1: Open Name Manager Dialog Box

Go to the Formulas tab > Name Manager.

Step 2: Select the Defined Name

After the Name Manager dialog box appears, it will show your defined name list.

Select the Name to be edited and click on the Edit button.
You will get the Edit Name dialog box.

Step 3: Edit the Name

In the Edit Name dialog box:

Type the new name in the Name box.
Press OK.

The Name Box is edited.

Note: The Name Manager tool is available in Microsoft Excel 2007 and later versions.

How to Edit a Name Box Range in Excel

Steps:

Go to the Formulas tab > Name Manager
From the Name Manager dialog box:
- Select the defined name to be edited.
Click on the Edit button.
From the Edit Name dialog box, In the Refers to box, change the cell reference.
Press OK.