You can multiply fixed cells in Excel by using the dollar sign ($) to make the cell reference absolute. This prevents the cell reference from changing when you copy the formula to other cells.
Steps to Multiply Fixed Cells in Excel:
- Enter your formula: Start by typing the formula you want to use, including the cell references.
- Make the cell references absolute: Add a dollar sign ($) before the column letter and row number of the cell reference you want to keep fixed. For example, to make cell A1 absolute, you would use
$A$1
. - Copy the formula: Copy the formula to other cells. The fixed cell references will remain the same, while the other cell references will adjust accordingly.
Examples:
- Multiplying a fixed cell by a range of cells:
- If you want to multiply cell
A1
by the values in cellsB1
toB10
, you would use the formula=$A$1*B1
in cellC1
and then copy it down to cellC10
.
- If you want to multiply cell
- Multiplying a fixed range by a single cell:
- If you want to multiply the values in cells
A1
toA10
by cellB1
, you would use the formula=A1*$B$1
in cellC1
and then copy it down to cellC10
.
- If you want to multiply the values in cells
Practical Insights:
- Using absolute cell references is essential when you want to keep a specific cell or range of cells fixed while copying formulas.
- You can also use a combination of absolute and relative cell references to achieve different results.