ADDRESS
See Also Creates a cell address as text, given specified row and column numbers. Syntax ADDRESS(row_num,column_num,abs_num,a1,sheet_text) Row_num is the row number to use in the cell reference. Column_num is the column number to use in the cell reference. Abs_num specifies the type of reference to return. Abs_num 1 or omitted 2 3 4 Absolute Absolute row; relative column Relative row; absolute column Relative Returns this type of reference
A1 is a logical value that specifies the A1 or R1C1 reference style. If a1 is TRUE or omitted, ADDRESS returns an A1-style reference; if FALSE, ADDRESS returns an R1C1-style reference. Sheet_text is text specifying the name of the worksheet to be used as the external reference. If sheet_text is omitted, no sheet name is used. Example The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank worksheet. How? 1. Create a blank workbook or worksheet. 2. Select the example in the Help topic. Do not select the row or column headers.
Selecting an example from Help
3. Press CTRL+C. 4. In the worksheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V. 5. To switch between viewing the results and viewing the formulas that return the results, press CTRL+` (grave accent), or on the Tools menu, point to Formula Auditing, and then click Formula Auditing Mode.
B Description (Result) Absolute reference ($C$2) Absolute row; relative column (C$2) Absolute row; relative column in R1C1 reference style (R2C[3]) Absolute reference to another workbook and worksheet ([Book1]Sheet1!R2C3) Absolute reference to another worksheet ('EXCEL SHEET'!R2C3)