The Excel Function You Should STOP Using (Alternatives)

MyOnlineTrainingHub • July 15, 2025
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Avoid common Excel errors by ditching INDIRECT for better alternatives. 👩‍🏫 Master Power Query with my course: https://bit.ly/indirect25course ⬇️ Download the example file here and follow along: https://bit.ly/indirect25file Let’s talk about a function that seems useful but secretly causes chaos in your workbook: INDIRECT. You enter a cell reference or a defined name as text, and INDIRECT turns that text into a real reference. It feels advanced and powerful because it overcomes limitations we used to experience — but it’s one of the top reasons spreadsheets break, slow down, and become a nightmare to debug. In this video, I’ll show you why it’s time to move on — and how to replace it with modern Excel features that are faster and easier to maintain. LEARN MORE =========== 📰 EXCEL NEWSLETTER - join 450K+ subscribers here: https://www.myonlinetraininghub.com/excel-newsletter-sign-up 🎯 FOLLOW me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myndatreacy/ 💬 EXCEL QUESTIONS: Get help on our Excel Forum: https://www.myonlinetraininghub.com/excel-forum ⏲ TIMESTAMPS ============== 0:00 Why INDIRECT seems useful 2:01 The problems with INDIRECT 2:44 Alternatives 13:30 Create your own Excel functions #Excel #ExcelFunctions #ExcelFormulas

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