How to Use CELL() in Google Sheets

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Returns the requested information about the specified cell.

How To Actually Use CELL() in Sheets

CELL(info_type, reference)

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In cell D1, use the CELL formula to get the address of the cell A1. The formula should return the address as a text string.

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