Short Video: Using Absolute Cell References in MS Excel
Learn how to use Absolute Cell References in Microsoft Excel in this time-saving two minute video.
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Absolute Cell References, or adding in dollar signs ($) to your formulas, are absolutely essential when copying across formulas. It ensures that a formula will always refer to the same cell each time, rather than changing to another cell each time, for example when doing a multiplication that requires a fixed figure (such as VAT or conversion rates).
This tip is guaranteed save you time when working with Excel spreadsheets!
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