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| Practice | Why it matters |
|----------|----------------|
| Use Excel Tables, not ranges | Table references adjust automatically |
| Avoid VLOOKUP – use XLOOKUP or INDEX-MATCH | Handles column insertions & leftward lookups |
| Lock your master sheet | Prevents accidental breaking of links |
| Name your links | Instead of =Sheet2!$B$3, use =TaskOwner (Named Range) |
| Document link paths | If linking across workbooks, avoid spaces in file names | 3w1h format in excel link
Critical warning: External links (e.g., ='[Q2 Plan.xlsx]3W1H'!$C$4) break if the source file moves or is renamed. Prefer internal workbook links. =Master_3W1H
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