How to copy formula as absolute

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Joe - Nov 15, 2010 at 01:43 AM
venkat1926 Posts 1863 Registration date Sunday June 14, 2009 Status Contributor Last seen August 7, 2021 - Nov 15, 2010 at 06:20 AM
Hello,


When I copy a formula to another location, Excel automatically adjusts the cell references in that formula to the new location. Is there a way to copy the formula as absolute and copy it for an enitre column or for about 1000 rows without having to do it one by one?

Any help will be great. Thanks!

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venkat1926 Posts 1863 Registration date Sunday June 14, 2009 Status Contributor Last seen August 7, 2021 811
Nov 15, 2010 at 06:20 AM
It is not clear why you want that. it will give the same value in all the 100 cells.

anyhow you can name the formula
suppose some numbers are entered in A1 and B1

for example the formula is
=$B$1+$A$1


now click insert menu and click name-define
in define window
under "names in workbook" give a name e.g
formula1
now in reference window at the bottom in the same window type or copy

=$B$1+$A$1
click ok

suppose you want to copy this from J1 to J30 highlight these cells
type
formula1
hit control+shift+enter

is this what you want.
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