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$A$1 vs. A$1 vs. $A1 vs. A1

Excel has addressing that is important when you copy a formula.

This addressing goes by the names Relative and Absolute address

A1 Represents column A and row 1.

When you copy or fill a cell that has a formula Excel needs to know what to do with the cells


F4 - shortcut key can be used to toggle a cell from A1 -> $A$1 -> A$1 -> $A1 -> A1


Excel Relative vs. Absolute addressing

Percentage Example

Create a list of numbers and the percent of total that the number comprises

Exercise Multiplication table

Lesson
  • Build a multiplication table hardcoded
  • Build using formulas
  • Build using relative addressing

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