# Cell reference
## Definition
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>A cell or range of cells in a worksheet typically used in [[Formula|formulas]] and [[Function|function]]
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## Examples
### In a [[Spreadsheet|spreadsheet]] [[Formula|formula]]
#### Relative reference example
```spreadsheet
=B2-A2
```
cells being referenced are `B2` and `A2` in this example.
#### Absolute reference example
```spreadsheet
=$B$2-A2
```
The above example shows absolute column reference and row reference on the first [[Cell reference]] This means that if this formula was copied / or filled to another cell the reference to `B2` would stay the same.
Absolute references are denoted by a `
symbol.
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The below code are generated for use with [Spaced Repetition plugin](https://github.com/st3v3nmw/obsidian-spaced-repetition/) [docs](https://www.stephenmwangi.com/obsidian-spaced-repetition/)
A cell or range of cells in a worksheet typically used in [[Formula|formulas]] and [[Function|function]] @@@ [[Cell reference]]
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