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#REF error in Google Sheets

G2 shows a #REF! error. Replace its formula with exactly =INDEX(A2:A4,2).

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 75 seconds

Quick answer

G2 shows a #REF! error. Replace its formula with exactly =INDEX(A2:A4,2).

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetG2 shows a #REF! error.

2

Apply the changeReplace its formula with exactly =INDEX(A2:A4,2).

Shortcut or faster method

Select the target cell, type or paste the formula in the formula bar, then press Enter.

Expected result

G2 contains the corrected formula and displays Beta.

Common mistake

Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.

Troubleshooting

Re-select G2 and repeat the final action. G2 contains the corrected formula and displays Beta.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Name	Amount
Alpha	10
Beta	20
Gamma	30

Video transcript

Open the prepared Formula repair spreadsheet.
Select the target. G2 shows a #REF! error.
Apply the change. Replace its formula with exactly =INDEX(A2:A4,2).
G2 contains the corrected formula and displays Beta.