That is exactly what it does - keeps the row or column constant depending
upon where it is inserted. If before the column, then the column is
constant. Please read up on absolute and relative references in Help menu

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Regards,

Ashish Mathur
Microsoft Excel MVP
www.ashishmathur.com

"Chele" wrote in message
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I remember using the $ i think to keep a column constant when doing a
formula. What is it?