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If a formula in one cell references, for example, cell C1, how can I keep the
formula refering to cell C1 when cell C1 moves to another cell by inserting
or dragging.
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Instead of =C1, try:

=INDIRECT("C1")

Does that help?

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"Clifton Ford" wrote:

If a formula in one cell references, for example, cell C1, how can I keep the
formula refering to cell C1 when cell C1 moves to another cell by inserting
or dragging.

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Yes, thanks much

"Ron Coderre" wrote:

Instead of =C1, try:

=INDIRECT("C1")

Does that help?

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Regards,
Ron

XL2002, WinXP-Pro


"Clifton Ford" wrote:

If a formula in one cell references, for example, cell C1, how can I keep the
formula refering to cell C1 when cell C1 moves to another cell by inserting
or dragging.

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