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KayB1595
Sep 20, 2024Copper Contributor
Fill Formula function not working when using R1C1 reference style for columns
I've discovered that the formula auto fill function does not work when my workbook is using the R1C1 reference style, with numbers instead of letters in the columns. It just copies the exact same formula into the next cell without updating the formula to apply to the next row/cell. This simply copies the exact same value into all the the cells. Switching back to labelling my columns with letters resolves the issue.
I don't like using numbered columns, and generally keep all my workbooks in this format, but curious why this would be happening.
I have confirmed that Calculation in Formulas is set to Automatic.
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- m_tarlerBronze Contributorthis is probably because R1C1 reference is the absolute version and R[1]C[1] is the relative notation and even then the formula won't change since that relative aspect is built in so R[1]C[-1] means the row below and column to the left of that cell and it doesn't need to change as you copy down.
- KayB1595Copper ContributorWow...so translation is "be glad you can just keep using letters" 🙂
- m_tarlerBronze Contributoractually RC format may feel weird but can be very useful. It is just a matter of getting used to it.
another useful format is structured references for referring to tables (e.g. TABLE1[NAME]). It is also a little different and takes some getting used to but also very useful.