Q. Sometimes an Excel convenience can become a handicap. For example, if you move a formula to a new location, Excel will automatically change the formula to reflect the new location. But that ...

If you refer to the same value in an Excel sheet often, treat it as a constant. Anyone who uses Excel, even just a bit, knows how to name a cell or range and then use that name in formulas. It’s ...

In October of 2001 , we described in this column how to use the dollar sign ($) to make an Excel formula constant—so when you copy a formula to a different location on a spreadsheet it won’t ...

Have you ever found yourself staring at a tangled web of formulas in Excel, wondering if there’s a better way to make sense of it all? You’re not alone. Whether you’re managing large datasets, ...

If you have a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with a lot of formulas where you don't anticipate the results and inputs will change, it can sometimes be easier to simply replace those formulas with their ...