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    Excel 2013 won't update links when source file is closed

    Hello,

    I am running a SUMIF function linking cells to another workbook. When the source workbook is open the links update accordingly. When the source workbook is closed however, I receive a #VALUE error. This is particular interesting as when I go to Edit Links it shows the status of the workbook as being "OK". I then go and hit Update Links and still get the #VALUE error. Is there a way to fix this?

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    Re: Excel 2013 won't update links when source file is closed

    SUMIF will not work on a closed workbook, but SUMPRODUCT will, so you will need to update your formulae to use that instead.
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