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OFFSET

Returns a reference offset from a given reference.

Lookup & ReferenceLookup & Matching Essentials

What it does

Returns a cell or range reference that is a specified number of rows/cols from a starting cell.

Syntax

OFFSET(reference, rows, cols, [height], [width])

Arguments

  • reference(reference) β€” Starting cell.
  • rows(number) β€” Rows to move (down/up).
  • cols(number) β€” Cols to move (right/left).

Examples

Dynamic Range

Reference 1 row down, 1 col right from A1.

FORMULA
=OFFSET(A1, 1, 1)
RESULT
(Value of B2)
SAMPLE DATA
AB
1StartTarget
2A1B2