IronXL How-Tos Named Range How to Add Named Range Chaknith Bin Updated:July 28, 2025 A named range is a specified range of cells identified by a unique name. Instead of referring to a range by its cell addresses (like A1:B10), you can assign a name to a range, making it easier to reference and understand in formulas and functions. For example, if you named a range "SalesData," you could refer to it in a formula like SUM(SalesData) instead of specifying the cell range directly. How to Add Named Range Download the C# library to add named ranges Select the target range with workSheet["A1:A5"] Utilize the AddNamedRange method to add named ranges Retrieve named range in various ways Remove the named range with ease using the RemoveNamedRange method Get started with IronXL Start using IronXL in your project today with a free trial. First Step: Start for Free Add Named Range Example To add a named range, use the AddNamedRange method by passing the name of the named range as text and the range object. :path=/static-assets/excel/content-code-examples/how-to/named-range-add-named-range.cs using IronXL; WorkBook workBook = WorkBook.Create(); WorkSheet workSheet = workBook.DefaultWorkSheet; // Select range var selectedRange = workSheet["A1:A5"]; // Add named range workSheet.AddNamedRange("range1", selectedRange); workBook.SaveAs("addNamedRange.xlsx"); Imports IronXL Private workBook As WorkBook = WorkBook.Create() Private workSheet As WorkSheet = workBook.DefaultWorkSheet ' Select range Private selectedRange = workSheet("A1:A5") ' Add named range workSheet.AddNamedRange("range1", selectedRange) workBook.SaveAs("addNamedRange.xlsx") $vbLabelText $csharpLabel Retrieve Named Range Example Retrieve All Named Ranges The GetNamedRanges method will return all named ranges in the worksheet as a list of strings. :path=/static-assets/excel/content-code-examples/how-to/named-range-retrieve-all-named-range.cs using IronXL; WorkBook workBook = WorkBook.Load("addNamedRange.xlsx"); WorkSheet workSheet = workBook.DefaultWorkSheet; // Get all named range var namedRangeList = workSheet.GetNamedRanges(); Imports IronXL Private workBook As WorkBook = WorkBook.Load("addNamedRange.xlsx") Private workSheet As WorkSheet = workBook.DefaultWorkSheet ' Get all named range Private namedRangeList = workSheet.GetNamedRanges() $vbLabelText $csharpLabel Retrieve Specific Named Range Use the FindNamedRange method to retrieve the absolute reference of the named range, such as Sheet1!$A$1:$A$5. The address formula can then be used to reference the named range or select the corresponding range to the named range. When selecting the range, you should pay attention to the worksheet name. :path=/static-assets/excel/content-code-examples/how-to/named-range-retrieve-specific-named-range.cs using IronXL; WorkBook workBook = WorkBook.Load("addNamedRange.xlsx"); WorkSheet workSheet = workBook.DefaultWorkSheet; // Get named range address string namedRangeAddress = workSheet.FindNamedRange("range1"); // Select range var range = workSheet[$"{namedRangeAddress}"]; Imports IronXL Private workBook As WorkBook = WorkBook.Load("addNamedRange.xlsx") Private workSheet As WorkSheet = workBook.DefaultWorkSheet ' Get named range address Private namedRangeAddress As String = workSheet.FindNamedRange("range1") ' Select range Private range = workSheet($"{namedRangeAddress}") $vbLabelText $csharpLabel Remove Named Range Example To remove the named range, use the RemoveNamedRange method by passing the named range name as text. :path=/static-assets/excel/content-code-examples/how-to/named-range-remove-named-range.cs using IronXL; WorkBook workBook = WorkBook.Load("addNamedRange.xlsx"); WorkSheet workSheet = workBook.DefaultWorkSheet; // Remove named range workSheet.RemoveNamedRange("range1"); Imports IronXL Private workBook As WorkBook = WorkBook.Load("addNamedRange.xlsx") Private workSheet As WorkSheet = workBook.DefaultWorkSheet ' Remove named range workSheet.RemoveNamedRange("range1") $vbLabelText $csharpLabel Frequently Asked Questions What is a named range in Excel? A named range is a specified range of cells identified by a unique name, which makes it easier to reference and understand in formulas and functions. How do I add a named range in C#? To add a named range using IronXL, use the `AddNamedRange` method by passing the name of the range and the range object in C#. How can I retrieve all named ranges in a worksheet? Use the `GetNamedRanges` method to return all named ranges in the worksheet as a list of strings. How can I retrieve a specific named range? To retrieve a specific named range, use the `FindNamedRange` method, which gives you the absolute reference of the named range. How do I remove a named range? To remove a named range, use the `RemoveNamedRange` method by passing the name of the named range as text. What C# library is recommended for managing named ranges? IronXL is a recommended C# library for managing named ranges, as it offers methods for adding, retrieving, and removing named ranges. Where can I download the IronXL library? The IronXL library can be downloaded from the NuGet package manager at https://nuget.org/packages/IronXL.Excel/. What are the benefits of using named ranges? Named ranges make it easier to reference ranges in formulas and functions, improving readability and reducing errors in spreadsheets. Chaknith Bin Chat with engineering team now Software Engineer Chaknith is the Sherlock Holmes of developers. It first occurred to him he might have a future in software engineering, when he was doing code challenges for fun. His focus is on IronXL and IronBarcode, but he takes pride in helping customers with every product. Chaknith leverages his knowledge from talking directly with customers, to help further improve the products themselves. 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