Cells in Excel are referred to using relative or absolute references. A formula with relative references changes when the cell's position does.

Absolute Reference in Excel In some cases, you don't want every reference in an Excel formula to update when you copy the formula to new cells.

2. Use Absolute and Relative References Knowing when to use absolute and relative references can significantly impact the accuracy of your formulas.

TL;DR Key Takeaways : Excel tables handle structured references inconsistently, behaving as absolute when copied and as relative when dragged, which can lead to formula errors.

Referencing can become difficult, especially if you’re using structured referencing. Instead, reference a spill range so you can use the hashtag shortcut.