FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -An absolute reference is designated in a formula by the addition of a dollar sign ($) before the column and row. If it precedes the column or row (but not both), it’s known as a mixed reference. You will use the relative (A2) and absolute ($A$2) formats in most formulas. Mixed references are used less frequently.

Detailed explanation-2: -A mixed reference in Excel is a type of cell reference different from the other two absolute and relative. We only refer to the cell’s column or row in the mixed cell reference. So, for example, in cell A1 if we want to refer to only the A column, the mixed reference would be $A1.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Are Mixed Cell References? Mixed cell references are a combination of relative references and absolute reference. There are two distinct types of mixed reference. Either the column is locked while the row changes when the formula is copied, or the row is locked while the column changes when the formula is copied.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mixed reference in Excel means only part of the reference is fixed, either the row or the column, and the other part is relative. Unlike absolute references, only one $ (dollar sign) is applied, either in front of the column or row number.