There are 3 options when using Absolute references -the $ sign.

In your case all you have locked is the column - $B198

To lock the complete formula it is written as $B$198

or to lock only the row number it would be B$198

If you select the element B198 and then press F4 yo can cycle betwee
thos 3 options with the fourth option removing all dollar signs

HT

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