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Absolute reference

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by - delegate David [1 post] (2007 Aug 20 Mon, 14:08) replyReply

I am not sure what the absolute reference is. Is there a set way to define this?

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RE: Absolute reference

by - trainer Richard platinum contributer[813 posts] (2007 Aug 20 Mon, 15:41) replyReply

Hi David,

An absolute reference is when a formula of any kind refers to an external (to itself) cell, and it ALWAYS refers to that EXACT cell no matter what.

Sometimes when you copy a cell, the reference will change. This is know as RELETIVE REFERENCING. ABSOLUTE referencing is the reverse of that.

Here are some examples:

$A$1
Both the column and row reference is fixed. Neither will be incrementd or changed during a copy or fill.

$A1
Only the column reference is fixed. It will not change during a fill or copy, but the row will change.

A$1
Only the row reference is fixed. It will not change during a fill or copy, but the column will change.

Regards

Richard


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