ROW() Formula in Google Sheets

Returns the row number of a specified cell.

Common questions about the ROW formula in Google Sheets:

What does the ROW formula do? returns the row of the cell the formula is in.
How do I use the ROW formula in Google Sheets? write = then ROW()
Can the ROW formula be used with multiple rows or columns? No
Can the ROW formula be used with filters or sorting in Google Sheets? Yes,sorta
How can I use the ROW formula to dynamically reference cells? add INDIRECT perhaps.

Appropriate use of the ROW formula in Google Sheets:

To get the row number of a specific cell or range.
To create dynamic formulas or references based on the row number.
To generate a sequence of numbers in a column.
To perform calculations or conditional formatting based on row numbers.

Common mistyping of the ROW formula:

Confusing it with other functions like ROWS or COLUMN.
Misspelling the function name as "RO" or "ROWW."

Common inappropriate use of the ROW formula:

Using the ROW formula to retrieve data from a specific row without considering the context or purpose.
Using the ROW formula in a way that doesn't align with the desired outcome or logic of the spreadsheet.
Using the ROW formula excessively or unnecessarily, leading to complex and inefficient formulas. These kinds of things cause the sheet to recalculate every time a column or row is added or removed.

Common pitfalls when using the ROW formula:

Forgetting to anchor the cell references properly when using the ROW formula within other formulas.
Failing to update formulas that reference rows when inserting or deleting rows in the spreadsheet.
Ignoring the fact that hidden rows still affect the row numbering in the ROW formula.

Common mistakes when using the ROW formula:

Using the ROW formula to reference rows in a different sheet without specifying the sheet name.
Incorrectly assuming that the ROW formula always returns the actual row number, without considering filtering or sorting effects.

Common misconceptions about the ROW formula:

Believing that the ROW formula does not automatically adjust when rows are inserted or deleted. It does readjust the row output to the new row a cell is in.
Assuming that the ROW formula can directly retrieve the values or contents of cells in a row, rather than just the row numbers. You can use INDEX perhaps or INDEX/MATCH formula combination for that.

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