How To Use Column Names in the QUERY Function (Google Sheets Tutorial)

Learn how to reference columns by their column names in the QUERY function, instead of by A, B, C etc. This creates a more robust formula that doesn't break when the order of the columns changes, new columns are added, or columns are deleted.
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[@Aaron-3das]

EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you!

[@johnagusta6149]

Thanks Ben, a pretty simple solution. As you are aware, I developed a solution as well and used Named Functions to simplify the implementation.

[@benlcollins]

Yes, I remember. Using named functions is a smart idea anytime you reuse complex functions over and over. Happy New Year!

[@KevnReid]

I would love to have access to this Named Function! Do you mind sharing the code or point me to where you have it?

[@AndrewMalcolmson]

@@KevnReid Try "=concat("Col",xmatch(header_name,headers))" where header_name is the function's header name argument (e.g. "Total Sales").

[@mircopolo]

Wow you fixed what Google Sheets were missing on QUERY :D

[@ganeshshelkar4333]

Woww best video sir🎉🎉

[@brianandrewsmusic]

Thanks Ben! Something tells me this will become my favorite UA-cam channel...

[@benlcollins]

Thanks! Appreciate your support 🙏

[@monologuesofaconsultant]

Very interesting application. Thank you.

[@benlcollins]

Thanks. You're welcome.

[@TheDervMan]

Nice 👍🏻

[@asadiqbal1058]

header keyword is not working

[@ibrahimosama9300]

i just protect the headers 😅