Copy and paste spreadsheet formulas

I Have created a spreadsheet tracking multiple types of work hours and pay rates. I have quite a few formulas throughout the spreadsheet. When I first created the layout for my spreadsheet, I created enough space for three months worth of tracking. Now that I am nearing the end, I need to extend the spreadsheet to be able to track the entire year. How do I copy all of my cell formulas and extend my spreadsheet with the formulas I place without having to copy each and every one and paste. I tried to select the entire spreadsheet and copy, then paste just the formulas, but all the values paste along with it.

Hi Tony,
I think what you are asking for is how to use "Fill". If I have a row or column of formulas that I want in adjacent rows or columns I select those cells, In the popup menu (the one that reads "Cut Copy Paste") tap the arrow to reveal "Delete Fill Comment". Once you have tapped "Fill" your cells will be surrounded by a yellow border taht you can drag to fill your empty cells. Note that as you drag the formulas will be adjusted. So if you are copying a row whose formulas relate to cells in that row the new row will maintain the same relationship between its cells.
Hope this helps.
quinn

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Hi Hans,
I can get a reference error here if the destination table does not have that range available while the source table does.
Are you sure your desination table has exactly the same structure and dimensions as your source table?
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dedwards96 wrote:
Just another quick question, is it possible to make a large number of cell references 'absolute'?
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Actually if you copy the cell containing =B1+B2, then paste it one cell right, the formula in the new cell will be =C1+C2.
if you copy the cell containing =B1+B2, then paste it one cell down, the formula in the new cell will be =B2+B3.
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You will see a small arrow drop down when you cross the cell reference on the right side to change absolute or relative values. Time consuming and frustrating I know.
Time consuming, yes. But what's consuming the time is translating the vertical movement (down) of the formula to a horizontal movement (right- from B2 to C2) of the formula's cell reference. Relative cell references move the reference in the same direction as the formula is moved.
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