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How do you lock in a cell using F4? So you don't need to copy it

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How do you lock in a cell using F4? So you don't need to copy it

How do you lock in a cell using F4? So you don't need to copy it down and the formula doesn't move down with it.

I just can't remember how to do it! PLease help :)

RE: How do you lock in a cell using F4? So you don't need to cop

Hi Sunny

F4 only creates absolute references when inside the formula.

You would start with the formula and when you have selected the cell that needs to be locked then press F4

So when used in your formula, the formula would look something like
=A2*$B$1

You can read the article below for more information

https://www.stl-training.co.uk/article-471-employing-cell-references-in-excel.html

Hope this helps

Kind regards
Wendy Canelas

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