Review the Relative References

You can double click any Cell that has a formula and see an outline of the Cell (s) that are used in that equation.

 

Let's audit this spreadsheet.

 

4. Try This: Audit a Relative Reference

Double Click Cell C6. You should see the formula displayed in the Formula Bar at the top of the spreadsheet. Cell B1 is outlined in Blue.

 

Double Click Cell C10. Cell B5 is outlined.

 

What Does That Mean? The formula in Cell C6 was =B1.

Instead of copying $3.25, the formula (=B1) was AutoFilled.

 

What Else Do You See? When the formula in Cell C6 was AutoFilled, the Cell Reference was updated for each Row.

 

This is an example of a Relative Cell Reference. It is Relative because it was updated for each Row.

 

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Exam 77-882: Microsoft Excel 2010 Core

5. Applying Formulas and Functions

5.3. Apply cell references in formulas: Relative Cell References