Which of the following reference is used to refer all cells in columns H through J in MS-Excel 2010 formula?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is H : J.

Key Points

In MS-Excel 2010, the reference style for a range of columns is represented using a colon (:) between the starting and ending column letters.
To refer to all cells in columns H through J, the correct syntax is H:J.
This type of reference includes every cell in columns H, I, and J across all rows in the worksheet.
The colon (:) operator is used in Excel to define a range of cells, whether they are in a single row, column, or a block spanning multiple rows and columns.
Using the correct reference format ensures accurate data manipulation and formula application in Excel.

Additional Information

Cell Reference Types in Excel:
- Relative Reference: Changes when a formula is copied to another cell (e.g., A1).
- Absolute Reference: Remains constant no matter where it is copied (e.g., $A$1).
- Mixed Reference: Either the row or column is fixed (e.g., $A1 or A$1).
Range Reference: Used to specify a block of cells (e.g., A1:B2).
Column and Row References:
- To refer to an entire column, use the column letter (e.g., A:A).
- To refer to an entire row, use the row number (e.g., 1:1).
3D References: Used to reference the same cell or range in multiple sheets (e.g., Sheet1:Sheet3!A1).
Named Ranges: Assigning names to specific ranges for easier reference and improved readability in formulas (e.g., SalesData).