Editing the Name Box in Excel typically refers to the process of assigning or modifying names for cells or ranges within a worksheet. The Name Box in Excel is a small box located next to the formula bar, and it usually displays the address or name of the currently selected cell or range.
In this Excel tutorial, you will learn how to edit Name Box using the Name Manager tool.
In our dataset, we have a list of students and their obtained marks. Here’s an overview of editing the Name Box.
3 Steps to Edit Name Box in Excel
The Name Manager tool in Excel allows you to view, edit, and manage all the defined names in your workbook. Also, the Name Manager tool allows you to modify both the name and reference of the ranges. In the provided image, it is the cell range is labeled as “Marks“.We will edit and update it to “Numbers“.
To edit the Name Box using the Name Manager tool, just follow the steps below:
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.
- Then 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.
- Then press OK.
Thus, the Name Box is edited.
Note: The Name Manager tool is available in Microsoft Excel 2007 and later versions.
How to Edit Name Box Range in Excel?
To edit the range of the Name Box, you can use the Name Manager tool. Follow the instructions provided below to accomplish this task:
- 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.
- Then press OK.
So, the range of the Name Box is changed. For a better understanding, observe the image below.
Download Practice Workbook
Conclusion
This article has provided you with the necessary steps to edit a Name Box in Excel. Also, we showed how to Edit the name box ranges using the Name Manager tool. I hope this discussion will be useful for you. If you have any questions or any feedback, please don’t hesitate to let us know in the comment box. Happy reading!
Frequently Asked Questions
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 the formula bar.
