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JeffPeda
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Jul 14, 2026
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Copy a formual, locking 1 data cell

Hello   I have this formual to calculate the value in cell F11. I woul like to copy the formula down to F12, 13, 14, 15 and 16. Needing to lock the cell F5 value in the formula.  Copy and paste onl...
  • Katyayini's avatar
    Jul 15, 2026

    You can fix your formula by using an absolute reference for F5:

     

    Code

    =(D11-(B11+$F$5)-(G11)+C11)/D11

    Some explanation on references below :

    Relative reference (F5)

    Moves when you copy the formula.

    Example: F5 → F6 → F7

     

    Absolute reference ($F$5)

    Stays fixed no matter where you copy the formula.

    Use this when one value must remain constant.

     

    Mixed reference ($F5 or F$5)

    Locks only the column or only the row.

    Useful when copying across rows or columns.

     

    In your case, $F$5 keeps the value fixed while the rest of the formula updates correctly as you copy it down.