If you delete data in a cell with a named range, what might happen?

When you delete data in a cell that is part of a named range, there is a risk that the reference could be lost, particularly in scenarios where the name of the range is tied to the specific values or the data integrity of that range. Named ranges are typically defined to refer to a specific set of cells, and when data is deleted, it can affect how those references are interpreted or used in calculations.

For instance, if a named range is formulated with a specific set of values that are now altered or lost, functions or formulas utilizing that named range may no longer operate as intended. This can lead to errors or unintended outputs in calculations or data analysis.

In contrast, the other options do not accurately reflect the typical behavior of named ranges upon deleting data. The expansion of the named range would not occur just because a cell is cleared; the reference remains fixed unless explicitly changed. Similarly, while the cell will indeed become blank, this does not inherently cause issues. A named range being unusable is generally not the case either; it can still reference the cell, but the outcome of that reference may be impacted due to the lack of data.