Cells in Excel are referred to using relative or absolute references. A formula with relative references changes when the cell's position does. If, for example, a cell has a formula "=A1" and you copy ...

An address or pointer that changes when the target item is moved or the relationship to it has changed. For example, in a spreadsheet, a cell with a relative reference changes its formula when copied ...

The real power of an OpenOffice spreadsheet comes from the time-saving and analytical abilities delivered through the use of formulas. Keeping your data consistent and predictable, however, requires ...