I understand the basic principles of absolute references when copying an
dpasting formula's.

However I have a set of data that is contained in around 700 rows and takes
up most of the 256 columns. What I want to do is transfer this to a single
column a row at a time based upon a set of criteria. For instnace if the
criteria is met then include the first row of data in the first 250 cells of
the column. if the criteria is not met then the cells are "". Continue this
down for each of the 700 rows

What I cant do is work out how to copy a formula down the page (I can freeze
the criteria no problem) but how do I say if x=y,a1,"" next cell down
x=y,b1,"", next cell down x=y,c1,"". Every time i try to replicate/copy the
formula down the page the numebr increases a2, a3 a4 etc. I cant get the a to
b to c to d etc.

Any ideas ? I hope I have explained this OK