Cells in Excel are referred to using relative or absolute references. A formula with relative references changes when the cell's position does.

Absolute Reference in Excel In some cases, you don't want every reference in an Excel formula to update when you copy the formula to new cells.

There is actually an easy way to lock in parts of your formula so only the correct parameters change. Watch to learn how to use the $ sign to lock in formulas.

Learn how to define, use & delete names in Excel formulas. It becomes easier to identify & comprehend data when you can add Names to it.