Have one cell represent a cell range

Question

Excel 2003 Question:
I\'d like to have one cell represent a range of cells. So that another formula can use it.

Right now, I have an equation to sum the hours wo

Answer 1

Store in the cell the address as mere text.

When using that range, use INDIRECT(B10).

See Excel DSUM with multiple criteria for a somewhat more complex usage example.

Answer 2

Making it a bit more clear. You can enter the range (Address) as a text in the cells, and then use INDIRECT to reference them to a range instead of just text.

So enter

"C23:C46" in cell B10 (without quotes)
"D23:D46" in C10      (without quotes)

and use INDIRECT in your formula for SUMIF
Here's a picture for more clarity.