
Switch between relative, absolute, and mixed references
By default, a cell reference is a relative reference, which means that the reference is relative to the location of the cell. If, for example, you refer to cell A2 from cell C2, you are actually …
Switch between relative and absolute references
By default, a cell reference is relative. For example, when you refer to cell A2 from cell C2, you are actually referring to a cell that is two columns to the left (C minus A), and in the same row …
Switch between relative, absolute, and mixed references
By default, a cell reference is a relative reference, which means that the reference is relative to the location of the cell. If, for example, you refer to cell A2 from cell C2, you are actually …
Overview of formulas in Excel - Microsoft Support
Relative references A relative cell reference in a formula, such as A1, is based on the relative position of the cell that contains the formula and the cell the reference refers to.
Move or copy a formula in Excel - Microsoft Support
It's important to be aware of the possibilities for how a relative cell reference might change when you move or copy a formula. Moving a formula: When you move a formula, the cell references …
Use cell references in a formula - Microsoft Support
Do one of the following, select the cell that contains the value you want or type its cell reference. You can refer to a single cell, a range of cells, a location in another worksheet, or a location in …
Using structured references with Excel tables - Microsoft Support
To include structured references in your formula, select the table cells you want to reference instead of typing their cell reference in the formula. Let's use the following example data to …
Lookup and reference functions (reference) - Microsoft Support
Excel comes with multiple Lookup and Reference functions that let you find matching values. Use this article to decide which function is best for your needs.
Description of workbook link management and storage in Excel
In Microsoft Excel, you can link a cell in a workbook to another workbook using a formula that references the external workbook. This is called a workbook link. When this workbook link is …
Create or change a cell reference - Microsoft Support
Create a cell reference. Cell references can refer to cells on the same worksheet, a different worksheet, or a different workbook.