On the right hand side, set the tick at “Developer”. If you can’t see the Developer ribbon, right click on any ribbon and then click on “Customize the Ribbon…”. You are not afraid of using a simple VBA macro? Then let’s insert a new VBA module: Method 4: Merge files with a simple VBA macro Important – please note: This function only works if the source workbooks are open. The complete formula looks like this (please also see the image above):
That way, we can later on just change one of these references, for instance for different versions of the same file. Furthermore, we separate it into file name, sheet name and cell reference. Instead of pasting it normally, click on “Link” in the bottom left corner of the Paste Special window.
Paste it into your main file using paste special (Ctrl + Alt + v ).The INDIRECT formula has only one argument: The link to another cell which can also be located within another workbook. Let’s take a closer look at how to build the formula. Only condition: the source file must be open in the background. With the INDIRECT formula you can link to other files.
