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George_1
May 01, 2025Copper Contributor
Can't rearrange excel column that has formulas
Can't rearrange excel column that has formulas both on the Excel application and web
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Take this:
- Convert formulas to values – If the formulas are no longer required, consider copying the column and pasting it as values (Ctrl + Alt + V → Select "Values") to preserve data integrity while allowing for reorganization.
- Utilize absolute references – When formulas reference other cells, ensure they employ absolute references ($A$1 instead of A1) to maintain consistency during sorting operations.
- Verify formula dependencies – Evaluate whether other cells rely on the formulas within the column, as sorting may disrupt these references and lead to unintended calculation errors.
- Perform sorting within an Excel table – If the data is structured as an Excel table (Ctrl + T), sorting functions are more reliable and automatically adjust related formulas to maintain accuracy.