Inserting a cell changes my formula values

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shallina - 18 Aug 2006 16:49 GMT

I have a formula thus: =IF(A4=B4,"SAME","DIFFERENT").

However, when I insert a cell above B4, the formula automatically
changes, thus: =IF(A4=B5,"SAME","DIFFERENT")

How do I prevent this from happening?

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Elkar - 18 Aug 2006 17:29 GMT

Try using absolute references:

$A$4=$B$4

The $ symbol prevents the reference from incrementing when cells are
added/removed from the worksheet.

HTH,
Elkar

> I have a formula thus: =IF(A4=B4,"SAME","DIFFERENT").
>
> However, when I insert a cell above B4, the formula automatically
> changes, thus: =IF(A4=B5,"SAME","DIFFERENT")
>
> How do I prevent this from happening?

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Dav - 18 Aug 2006 17:42 GMT

The absolute references will make no difference. Excel keeps track o
where cells are which is a good thing in most cases. If you realy nee
it to stay at b4 you will have to write

=IF(A4=indirect("B4"),"SAME","DIFFERENT")

But I would not recommend it

Regards

Da

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