Why You Should Avoid Hard-Coding Values in Microsoft Excel Formulas

Referencing cells or named ranges is the way forward.

May 14, 2025 - 16:02
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Why You Should Avoid Hard-Coding Values in Microsoft Excel Formulas

When creating Microsoft Excel formulas, you can generate calculations using specific values—also known as hard-coding—or referencing other cells in the workbook. In this guide, I'll explain why hard-coding values can cause issues, and how using cell references is often the better option.