How to Repeat a Formula in Google Sheets: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily repeat formulas in Google Sheets by dragging the fill handle to replicate and adjust cell references automatically.

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To repeat a formula in Sheets, first, click on the cell with the formula you wish to replicate. Then, move your cursor to the lower right corner of the cell until it turns into a plus sign. Click and drag the plus sign down the column or across the row to the cells where you want the formula applied. Sheets will automatically adjust the cell references for each new cell.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the fastest way to repeat a formula in Google Sheets? The fastest way is to use the fill handle by clicking the formula cell's lower right corner and dragging it across the desired cells.
  2. Will Google Sheets adjust cell references automatically when copying formulas? Yes, Google Sheets automatically adjusts relative cell references when you drag formulas into new cells.
  3. Can I repeat a formula across rows and columns in Google Sheets? Yes, you can drag the fill handle horizontally across rows or vertically down columns to repeat a formula.