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Scott has attended:
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Absolute reference

How do I initiate/use an absolute reference?

RE: Absolute reference

Hi Scott,

You use an absolute reference if you want to fix one particular cell in a formula. It means when you use the Autofill the absolute reference stays fixed, where the other cell references move depending on where you drag your cursor.

To change a reference you can simply click into the reference and press the F4 button or you can manually type in dollar signs, for example A1 becomes $A$1.

Good luck

Tracy

Excel tip:

Create your own custom list on Excel 2010!

If you know how to use the auto-fill option on Excel then why not create your own customs lists?

The auto fill feature saves you time by allowing you to enter one of the list entries into a cell and then use your mouse to automatically drag the rest of the list into the cells below, above or to either side of the initial cell. When using your mouse to perform this task you will see a thin black cross appear at the bottom right hand side of the cell. Click, hold and drag to make the list appear.

Default lists include weekdays and months. To create your own list in Excel 2010 do the following;

>File
>Options
>Advanced
>Scroll right to the bottom of the page and you will see a buttom "edit custom lists", click this button
>enter your list in the list entries
>click add

Now try it out. Good luck.
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