Cell references in Excel are like addresses that point to specific cells. Three types of Excel cell references are relative, absolute, and mixed, each with unique functions.

Q: My partner says there’s an F4 shortcut to creating absolute cell references in Excel formulas, but for the life of me I can’t make it work.

Using formulas in Excel can be less than intuitive for some people. Explaining the difference between relative and absolute references becomes clear when your trainee can see the effects of each ...

On the other hand, relative references allow for flexibility when copying formulas across different cells.