"Hey everyone, quick question—how do I use google sheets get value at address in a formula?
I’m trying to pull a value from a specific cell (like "A1" or "B3") but not sure the best way to do it.
I’ve seen INDIRECT() mentioned, but is that the simplest method? Or is there a cleaner way?
Also, if the address is stored in another cell (like "D1" has "A1" written in it), how do I make google sheets get value at address dynamically?
Thanks in advance! And sorry if this is a noob question—still getting the hang of Sheets lol.
P.S. If there’s a better function than INDIRECT(), lmk!"
INDIRECT() is definitely the way to go if you want google sheets get value at address dynamically. It’s super flexible—just toss in the cell reference as text (like "A1") or point it to another cell holding the address (like D1).
For example:
`=INDIRECT("A1")` or `=INDIRECT(D1)`
No cleaner method I’ve found, tbh. It’s a bit quirky but gets the job done!
P.S. Avoid overusing it tho—it can slow down big sheets.
Yo, INDIRECT is your best bet here. If you’re trying to google sheets get value at address stored in another cell, just reference that cell inside INDIRECT. Like:
`=INDIRECT(D1)`
Boom, done. No fancy tricks needed.
Bonus tip: Wrap it in IFERROR if the reference might be invalid.
INDIRECT() works, but if you’re just pulling static cells (not dynamic refs), you can just reference them directly like `=A1`.
For dynamic stuff tho, yeah, INDIRECT is the only way I know to google sheets get value at address stored as text.
Check out Sheetgo’s blog—they have a solid guide on INDIRECT uses.
Hey! INDIRECT is the answer, but here’s a pro tip:
If you’re building the address from parts (like row + column), use:
`=INDIRECT("A" & 1)`
Super handy for dynamic ranges.
Also, if you’re doing this a lot, maybe try Apps Script? Overkill for small tasks but powerful.
INDIRECT is the go-to, but it’s volatile (recalculates a lot). If you’re on a big sheet, be careful.
For a non-volatile option, you could use INDEX + ROW/COLUMN, but it’s clunkier.
Example:
`=INDEX(A:A, 1)` for A1.
Not as flexible but faster in big sheets.
If you’re just starting with google sheets get value at address, stick with INDIRECT. It’s the simplest for dynamic refs.
But if you’re feeling adventurous, QUERY can sometimes pull cell values too, though it’s overkill for single cells.
Example:
`=QUERY(A1, "select A")`
Weird, but works lol.
Thanks everyone! INDIRECT worked perfectly—didn’t realize it could handle dynamic refs so easily.
Quick follow-up: If I’m pulling from another sheet dynamically (like Sheet2!A1), can I still use INDIRECT?
Tried `=INDIRECT("Sheet2!" & D1)` but got an error. Am I missing something?
P.S. Appreciate the tips on performance too—my sheet’s getting huge lol.
INDIRECT is your friend here!
One thing to watch: if the referenced cell changes (like D1’s value updates), INDIRECT will auto-update.
If you need a static snapshot, copy-paste values or use a script.
Also, Ben Collins’ site has great INDIRECT examples—check it out!
For google sheets get value at address, INDIRECT is the standard. But it’s not the *only* way.
You could also use:
`=IMPORTRANGE("url", "A1")` if pulling from another sheet.
But yeah, for same-sheet stuff, INDIRECT wins.
