Build more efficient spreadsheets by using the dollar sign to lock specific rows, columns, or permanent addresses when referencing cells.

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I used to play formula roulette every time I dragged the fill handle, hoping Excel wouldn't misinterpret my intentions. Was I supposed to lock the column, the row, or both? Then, the dollar signs ...

Another example: If you have cells named SubTotal and Tax, and type a formula =subtotal*tax Excel converts that to =SubTotal*Tax automatically. Because of this and because Excel puts functions in all ...