Cells in Excel are referred to using relative or absolute references. A formula with relative references changes when the cell's position does.

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How Do I Reference a Cell in Another Worksheet in Excel?. Learning to use Excel worksheets like relational databases can help you save time, eliminating duplication when managing large projects.

Absolute cell reference: There may be times when you do not want a cell reference to change when filling cells – for example, referring to a % price increase. Unlike relative references ...

Mastering Excel's dollar sign for absolute references enhances spreadsheet skills and productivity.