Copy formulas down and across
Write a formula once and copy it down a column or across a row, with the fill handle, a double-click or a shortcut.
In this lesson
- A copied formula's references move with it.
- Drag the fill handle (the small square at the bottom-right of the selection) to copy.
- Check a copy: click a copied cell and read its formula in the formula bar.
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Why your formula broke when you copied it
Lock a cell with $ so a formula keeps working when you copy it down.
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Why your formula broke when you copied it
Lock a cell with $ so a formula keeps working when you copy it down.
Beginner · 7 min · Free, with no sign-up
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Send yourself the link and open it on a laptop or desktop.
On your computer, go tolearnford.com/go/GX5R