How Do You Multiply Fixed Cells in Excel?

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:

1. Enter your formula: Start by typing the formula you want to use, including the cell references.
2. 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.
3. 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 cells B1 to B10, you would use the formula =$A$1*B1 in cell C1 and then copy it down to cell C10.
• Multiplying a fixed range by a single cell:
  • If you want to multiply the values in cells A1 to A10 by cell B1, you would use the formula =A1*$B$1 in cell C1 and then copy it down to cell C10.

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.