I have a formula thus: =IF(A4=B4,"SAME","DIFFERENT").

However, when I insert a cell above B4, the formula automatically
changes, thus: =IF(A4=B5,"SAME","DIFFERENT")

How do I prevent this from happening?


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Try using absolute references:

$A$4=$B$4

The $ symbol prevents the reference from incrementing when cells are
added/removed from the worksheet.

HTH,
Elkar


"shallina" wrote:


I have a formula thus: =IF(A4=B4,"SAME","DIFFERENT").

However, when I insert a cell above B4, the formula automatically
changes, thus: =IF(A4=B5,"SAME","DIFFERENT")

How do I prevent this from happening?


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The absolute references will make no difference. Excel keeps track of
where cells are which is a good thing in most cases. If you realy need
it to stay at b4 you will have to write

=IF(A4=indirect("B4"),"SAME","DIFFERENT")

But I would not recommend it

Regards

Dav


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