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The ADDRESS function returns the cell address based on the specified row and column numbers.

This function can be useful for creating dynamic formulas where references change automatically.

 

Syntax

ADDRESS(row_num, column_num, [reference_type], [reference_style], [sheet_name])

Argument

Description

Permitted values

row_num

Row number used in the cell reference

Any integer greater than 0 or a reference to a cell containing a number

column_num

Column number used in the cell reference.

The first column corresponds to number 1

Any integer greater than 0 or a reference to a cell containing a number

[reference_type]

(optional)

Type of reference to be returned:

1: Absolute row and column (for example, $A$1).

2: Absolute row and relative column (for example, A$1).

3: Relative row and absolute column (for example, $A1).

4: Relative column and row (for example, A1).

By default, 1

1, 2, 3, 4

[reference_style]

(optional)

Style of reference to be returned:

A1 (TRUE) or R1C1 (FALSE).

By default, TRUE

 

 

TRUE or FALSE

[sheet_name]

(optional)

Name of the sheet to which the reference leads.

Text string with the name of the sheet, for example, “Sheet1”

 

Examples of use

Simple absolute address

=ADDRESS(5, 3)

Result: $C$5.

Relative address

=ADDRESS(2, 4, 4)

Result: D2.

Address with the name of the sheet

=ADDRESS(10, 2, 1, TRUE, "Sheet 1")

Result: Sheet1!$B$10.

 

Notes

When using optional parameters, follow the order in which they are specified.

The reference type determines how the reference behaves when the formula is copied.

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