Q. Sometimes an Excel convenience can become a handicap. For example, if you move a formula to a new location, Excel will automatically change the formula to reflect the new location. But that ...

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If you refer to the same value in an Excel sheet often, treat it as a constant. Anyone who uses Excel, even just a bit, knows how to name a cell or range and then use that name in formulas. It’s ...