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 ...

Replace confusing cell references with global constants, local variables, and reusable custom functions.

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 ...