Actually, this poll is not EXACTLY worded the way I had intended... But, it's still interesting to hear your comments.

In my original post, I was thinking more along the lines of whether you think using defined range names in general spreadsheet modelling should be considered a best practice.

A lot of people suggest in their books and at universities that newbie excel modellers should be coached to use defined range names in developing spreadsheet solutions/models. Many (MANY) would suggest the concept of using defined range names in formulas is a "best-practice" technique.

I'm pretty sure it's listed as a recommended practice in the PwC doc (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Recently, I've also come across a university study that concludes the practice will "add value to companies".

What do you all think about that?