If you get N/A errors, then it could be that the data in column A and column B are not. For example, if =D8*$P$8 is in the Formula bar and you AutoFill from this cell, the next cell would read =D9*$P$8, changing the first cell, but keeping the second cell reference constant – otherwise, it would read =D9*P9. Go to the Insert -> File menu and insert your corrupted file. If you want a constant reference (for example, each column should be divided by a certain cell's data), add a dollar sign ($) in front that cell's reference in the Formula bar.
Either press Control + V or click the Paste button on the Home. You can select cells either by dragging the mouse or by using keyboard shortcuts. Select all the cells to which you wish to copy the formula. Excel automatically adjusts the formula for the row it is now on (so, in the example at right, February's total formula would read =SUM(B3:F3) and so on.Ī note about using AutoFill with formulas and functions: Either press Control + C or click the Copy button on the Home ribbon. Click and hold on the fill handle and drag to the right (or down) to fill in the other cells. Select the cell(s) with the formula and move the cursor over the little block in the lower right corner of the active cell, and the cursor changes to a hairline plus sign (+), as opposed to the usual block plus sign.Ģ. To use AutoFill with formulas, insert the formula and make sure it works (see Formulas and Functions for more information about working with formulas)ġ.
