| Computer Desktop Encyclopedia: absolute reference |
An address or pointer that does not change. For example, in a spreadsheet, a cell with an absolute reference does not change even if copied elsewhere. Contrast with relative reference. See explicit link.
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| Business Dictionary: Absolute (CELL) Reference |
In a spreadsheet program, a cell reference that refers to a fixed location that will not change when a formula is copied to another location. In Lotus 1-2-3 and Excel absolute references are indicated by placing dollar signs before the column and row indicators. Contrast with Relative (CELL) Reference.
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