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Understand Data Linking and Matching
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To set up a named range in Microsoft Excel to use in a data extraction

  1. In Microsoft Excel, open the workbook or spreadsheet that you want to access.
  2. Select a range of cells to function as a linked range.
  3. Enter a name for the range of cells in the Name Box, then press ENTER.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, if desired, to specify additional linked ranges.
  5. On the File menu (Microsoft Excel), click Save.