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The document explains cell referencing in Excel, detailing three main types: relative, absolute, and mixed references. It describes how each type behaves when copied or moved, with examples illustrating their use in formulas. Additionally, it provides steps for changing cell references within existing formulas.

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Cell Referencing

The document explains cell referencing in Excel, detailing three main types: relative, absolute, and mixed references. It describes how each type behaves when copied or moved, with examples illustrating their use in formulas. Additionally, it provides steps for changing cell references within existing formulas.

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CELL

REFERENCI
NG

BY
CRO0750284
INTRODUCTON

In Excel, cell referencing is a fundamental concept that enables


users to refer to and manipulate the data in different cells of a
spreadsheet. By using references, you can perform calculations
dynamically and keep your data consistent and up-to-date. The
three main types of cell references in Excel are:
1. Relative Cell Reference
2. Absolute Cell Reference
3. Mixed Cell Reference
Each type of reference behaves differently when copied or moved
to other cells in the spreadsheet.
A cell reference in Excel refers to other cells to a cell to use its
values or properties. So in simple terms, if we have data in some
random cell A2 and we want to use that value of cell A2 in cell A1,
we can use =A2 in cell A1. So it will copy the value of A2 in A1. So
it is called cell referencing in Excel.

Cell references are crucial in Excel functions, formulas, charts,


and commands. They can be either a row or a column, but not
both, and can be locked using mixed references.
HOW TO
CHANGE CELL
REFERENCE IN A
FORMULA?
We can change the cell address in an already available formula
with the following steps.
Step 1: To begin with, we need to select the cell containing the
formula. Then, double click on the cell or press the shortcut key,
F2.
Step 2: Next, we can select and type the new reference in the
formula. Alternatively, we can also select the reference and drag
or select the additional cells or cell range.
TYPES OF
CELL
REFERENC
ES IN
EXCEL

RELATIVE
REFERENCING
A relative cell reference is the most basic and commonly used
reference type in Excel. It refers to a cell address in a formula that
is relative to the position of the formula. This means that when
you copy the formula to another cell, the reference will change
based on its new location.
Relative cell reference type in Excel changes when a formula is
copied or dragged to another cell. In Excel, cell referencing is
relative by default. It is the most commonly used cell reference in
the formula.
It does not contain dollar signs in a row or column, e.g., A2
Example:
If the formula =A1 + B1 is placed in cell C1 and copied down to
cell C2, it will automatically adjust to =A2 + B2 in cell.
Relative references are ideal for applying formulas across rows or
columns when you need calculations that change based on
position, such as summing values across multiple rows.
ABSOLUTE
REFERENCING
An absolute cell reference is used when you want to fix the
reference to a specific cell, regardless of where the formula is
copied. This type of reference uses the dollar sign ($) before the
column letter and row number.
Absolute cell reference contains dollar signs attached to each
letter or number in a reference, e.g., $B$4. Suppose we mention a
dollar sign before the column and row identifiers. It makes
absolute or locks both the column and the row, i.e., where cell
reference remains constant even if it is copied or dragged to
another cell. Let us learn this method with a detailed example.
Example: The formula =$A$1 + $B$1 will always refer to cells A1
and B1, no matter where the formula is copied.
Absolute references are ideal for referring to constant values that
should not change when the formula is copied. For example, you
might use absolute references for tax rates, fixed prices, or
constants in a formula.
MIXED
REFERENCING
A mixed cell reference is a combination of both relative and
absolute references. In this case, either the column or the row is
fixed, while the other part is relative.
In Excel, mixed cell references contain dollar signs attached to
either the letter or the number in a reference.
E.g.:-
$B2 or B$4. It is a combination of relative and absolute
references. Let us learn this method with a detailed example.
The row number will not change when copying the formula
because it is locked. But when we copy the formula to the right
side, the column alphabet will change because it is not locked.
THANKYOU

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