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An absolute reference is used when we want to keep a cell, a row or a column
constant when copying a formula. You have to declare it when you create the

formula by using the $ (dollar sign). This way you create an absolute reference
which doesn’t change when it’s copied or filled.

Syntax Description Spreadsheet Formatting

$E$1 Cell reference will not update while copying or filling

$E1 Only the row reference will update and the column remains the

same
E$1 Only column reference will update and row remains same

Quick Tip

If you want to quickly add an absolute reference to a cell reference in a

formula you can do so by pressing the F4 button on your keyboard while
your cursor is on that cell reference in the formula.

3.13. Autofill Tool

Formulae and functions can be copied to
different cells to avoid wasting time on

typing Checkpoint
them repeatedly. Look at the following

worksheet which has been prepared in Wrapping automatically modifies a
cell’s row height, to fit the content on
Microsoft Excel. AutoFill is a function of multiple lines.

Excel to automatically fill in the next value Merging allows you to combine a cell
in the next cell. To create an AutoFill, you with adjacent empty cells to create
one large cell.
have to hold down the right button on
the cell and move the cursor horizontally

or vertically then release the button. After releasing the button, the AutoFill value will be
automatically filled into the cell.

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