How to Use OFFSET() in Google Sheets

Description

Returns a range reference shifted a specified number of rows and columns from a starting cell reference.

How To Actually Use OFFSET() in Sheets

OFFSET(cell_reference, offset_rows, offset_columns, [height], [width])

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In cell D1, use the OFFSET formula to reference a range that starts from cell A1, shifts down 2 rows and right 1 column, and includes a height of 3 rows and a width of 2 columns.

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