Microsoft Excel relies on two fundamental reference types when addressing other cells. Absolute references -- which are denoted with a "$" -- lock a reference, so it will not change when copying the ...

Because it’s easier to copy formulas than re-enter formulas, use the Absolute/Relative Reference function key F4 to hardcode the B (absolute) in this formula so it never changes when it’s copied.

Cells in Excel are referred to using relative or absolute references. A formula with relative references changes when the cell's position does. If, for example, a cell has a formula "=A1" and you copy ...