How to use the ADDRESS function
The ADDRESS function returns the address of a specific cell, you need to provide a row and column number.
Formula in cell D3:
Excel Function Syntax
ADDRESS(row_num, column_num, [abs_num], [a1], [sheet_text])
Arguments
| row_num | Required. A number representing the row number. |
| column_num | Required. A number representing the column number. |
| [abs_num] | Optional. Lets you choose the type of reference to return. 1 - Absolute. 2 - Absolute row, relative column. 3 - Absolute column, relative row. 4 - Relative. |
| [a1] | Optional. Lets you choose reference style. A1 reference style is the default setting you are probably used to. The R1C1 reference style has both columns and rows are labeled numerically. TRUE - A1-style reference. FALSE - R1C1-style reference. |
| [sheet_text] | Optional. A text value that specifies the name of the worksheet to be used as the external reference. =ADDRESS(1,1,,,"Sheet2") returns Sheet2!$A$1. If omitted the function refers to a cell on the current sheet. |
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