Using Cell References in Excel Formulas

Cell references describe the location of a cell in an Excel spreadsheet. Using cell references in formulas has several advantages including:

Using pointing when creating the formula Allows you to reuse formulas by copying them to other cells Copied formulas automatically update cell references for their new location If the data used in the formula changes, the formula automatically updates the answer

"What if" Questions and Excel Formulas

Excel formulas can easily be used to answer "What if" - type questions. "What if" questions involve changing the data used in Excel formulas to give different answers. This article covers:

How to setup "What if" questions The importance of using cell references in formulas A step by step example of how to use "What if" questions

Excel Math: How to Add Numbers

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how to add numbers using a formula an example of addition in Excel how cell references will make it easy to update your calculations if your data should ever change

Excel Math: How to Subtract Numbers

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how to subtract numbers using a formula an example of subtraction in Excel how cell references will make it easy to update your calculations if your data should ever change

Excel Math: How to Multiply Numbers

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how to multiply numbers using a formula an example of multiplication in Excel how cell references will make it easy to update your calculations if your data should ever change

Excel Math: How to Divide Numbers

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how to divide numbers using a formula an example of division in Excel how cell references will make it easy to update your calculations if your data should ever change