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Automatic adjustment when copying of column reference within INDIRECT function

An as yet unanswered question on Web Applications, [INDIRECT cell reference - Can't copy cell as reference cell pattern remains same](https://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/137837/indirect-cell-reference-cant-copy-cell-as-reference-cell-pattern-remains-same), from [@Daniel Klose](https://webapps.stackexchange.com/users/236224/daniel-klose) is:



 > I have an Overview Sheet where I want to display a sum of values from another sheet. I'm using the indirect function to grab the sheet name from a cell in the overview sheet. The formula looks like this and sits in Cell C16:

    =SUM(INDIRECT($A17&"!B$2:B"))

>When I now copy the cell to the next column (D16) the reference should adjust like so:

    =SUM(INDIRECT($A17&"!C$2:C"))

>But it doesnt, it just remains as is. How do I get the formula to adjust the text part in the INDIRECT function as well?

Is there a way to achieve the end results sought with a single formula?

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