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Index Match not automatically updating?
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If you're experiencing issues with your Index Match formulas not automatically updating when data changes in a source workbook, you're not alone. This situation can be frustrating, especially when you expect seamless updates across linked files. The need to manually refresh the formula by clicking enter can disrupt your workflow. To enhance your experience, consider checking your settings for automatic updates or exploring alternative methods that can streamline this process. Let's delve into effective strategies to ensure your data remains current without extra steps.
This is the first time I've encountered this issue. I am using index match in one workbook to search the values/data in another workbook.
I noticed that if I update the source workbook, the other workbook doesn't automatically update with the new values.
I have to go to the table/column with the index/match formula and click enter. Once I click enter, it'll ask me to search for the source file. I can either click on the source file or I can click cancel and the index/match will automatically update.
There's no other pop up asking me for permissions or allow anything, so I am not sure what I should do so that this would allow for it to automatically update without having to go back and do this process every time.
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