SetRefersTo
Sets a formula that the name is defined to refer to.
Syntax
expression.SetRefersTo(sRef);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiName class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sRef | Required | string | The range reference which must contain the sheet name, followed by sign ! and a range of cells. Example: "Sheet1!$A$1:$B$2". |
Returns
boolean
Example
Point a named range at a specific formula in a spreadsheet.
// How do I make a named range refer to a formula instead of plain cells in a spreadsheet?
// Reassign a range name so it targets a calculated expression in a spreadsheet.
let worksheet = Api.GetActiveSheet();
worksheet.GetRange("A1").SetValue("1");
worksheet.GetRange("B1").SetValue("2");
worksheet.GetRange("C1").SetValue("=SUM(A1:B1)");
Api.AddDefName("summa", "Sheet1!$A$1:$B$1");
let defName = Api.GetDefName("summa");
defName.SetRefersTo("=SUM(A1:B1)");
worksheet.GetRange("A3").SetValue("The name 'summa' refers to the formula from the cell C1.");