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Find #REF! Formula Errors (Broken References)

ASAP Utilities  › Info & List  ›  17. Find #REF! Formula Errors (Broken References)

This tool quickly finds all cells on your active worksheet that contain #REF! formula errors.
It then selects these cells so you can easily locate and fix the broken references. It scans the current sheet and selects all cells where formulas refer to missing or deleted cells, ranges, or sheets, resulting in a #REF! error. This is useful when you want to:
  • Quickly locate and fix broken formulas
  • Clean up workbooks before sharing or archiving
  • Repair errors caused by deleted sheets, ranges, or renamed cells
  • Save time compared to manually using Find & Replace to search for #REF! Note:
    Excel displays #REF! when a formula tries to refer to something that no longer exists. This tool automatically finds and selects those problem cells, saving you time compared to searching manually.

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