Cell Reference
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Relative Cell Reference ColumnRow: = A1 + A2 After copy, the formula will reference cells with the same relative position as the original formula. Examples:
Absolute Cell Reference $Column$Row: = A2 * $A$1 After copy, the formula still references the same cell as the original formula. Examples: –AnnualGrowthRate: 5% Sales: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Mixed Cell Reference $ColumnRow: $A1 Column$Row: A$1 Examples: =$A1 =A$1
Cases Where Mixed Cell Reference are Optional
Case that Must Use Mixed Cell Reference