Chapter 7

Copying and Correcting Formulas

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Copying formulas with relative cell references

check Copying formulas with absolute cell references

check Copying formulas with mixed cell references

check Using range names in formulas

check Creating array formulas

check Tracing and eliminating formula errors

check Dealing with circular references in a formula

Copying an original formula to all the cells in a worksheet that perform the same type of computation is one of the more common tasks you perform as part of creating a new worksheet. Despite this fact, understanding just how Excel goes about adjusting the cell references when you copy a formula is not widespread among new users. The exercises in this chapter give you a chance to practice copying formulas using all the different types of cell references. In ...

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