Sohu.com Inc. (Sohu) is an online media, search and game service company, which is engaged in providing online products and services on personal computers (PCs) and mobile devices in the People's Republic of China (the PRC). The Company operates through three segments: the Sohu segment; the Sogou segment, and the Changyou segment.
Toggle absolute and relative references. It's much faster and easier than typing $ characters manually. To convert an existing formula, enter cell edit mode, place the cursor in or next to the reference you'd like to convert, then use the shortcut. Note: in Excel 2016 for the Mac, you can also use fn + F4.
How to Make a Cell Reference Absolute in Excel. Using relative references can cause incorrect equations when copying a cell. Excel's default formula notation uses relative cell references. Relative references automatically change when you copy cells with the clipboard or fill handle, making it easier to reuse formulas. In cases where you need Excel to keep the exact cell referenced in a formula, switch the formula to use absolute references by pressing F4 to add a dollar sign to the equation.