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When would you be likely to use the "OFFSET" function? What is it best used for?

RE: Excel

Hi Elizabeth

In Excel, the Offset function returns a reference to a range that is offset a number of rows and columns from another range or cell. You use it to look for values in cells based on their distance and coordinates from a preset cell or range.

The syntax for the Offset function is:

Offset( range, rows, columns, height, width)

range is the starting range from which the offset will be applied.

rows is the number of rows to apply as the offset to the range. This can be a positive or negative number.

columns is the number of columns to apply as the offset to the range. This can be a positive or negative number.

height is the number of rows that you want the returned range to be.

width is the number of columns that you want the returned range to be.

An Example of this would be:

If in Range C2 you had the figure

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Excel tip:

Shortcuts for working with named ranges in Excel

If you are working with or creating named ranges in your spreadsheets, then you may find the following shortcut keys useful.

- Bring up the Define Names dialogue box on screen by using Ctrl + F3 (instead of going to Insert - Names).

- Create Names from labels you have entered into the spreadsheet by highlighting the labels and related figures, then hold down Shift + Ctrl + F3. You can then choose to create names from the top or bottom rows, or left or right columns.

- Go directly to a named range by hitting the F5 key. The Go To dialogue box will open and display any named ranges in the spreadsheet. Simply select the named range to navigate to it in the spreadsheet.

View all Excel hints and tips


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