FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

USING MICROSOFT EXCEL

ADJUSTING COLUMN WIDTH ROW HEIGHT IN EXCEL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An absolute reference is designated in a formula by the addition of a ____ sign.
A
%
B
$
C
&
D
#
Explanation: 

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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Excel absolute cell reference (with $ sign) The dollar sign fixes the reference to a given cell, so that it remains unchanged no matter where the formula moves. In other words, using $ in cell references allows you to copy the formula in Excel without changing references.

Detailed explanation-3: -$D$21:$D$44 is the column of numbers to add, the amount column. $B$21:$B$44 is the first criteria range, the region column. B10 is the first criteria value, the region. $C$21:$C$44 is the second criteria range, the department column.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summary of absolute cell reference uses: $A1. Allows the row reference to change, but not the column reference. A$1. Allows the column reference to change, but not the row reference.

Detailed explanation-5: -In this style, columns are defined by letters and rows by numbers, i.e. A1 designates a cell in column A, row 1.

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