This function returns a reference to a range. The range is a specified number of rows and columns from a cell or range of cells. The function returns a single cell or a range of cells.
OFFSET(reference,rows,cols,height,width)
This function has these arguments:.
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| reference | The location from which to base the offset |
| rows | Number of rows to which the upper left cell refers |
| cols | Number of columns to which the upper left cell refers |
| height | [Optional] Number of returned rows; if omitted, same as reference |
| width | [Optional] Number of returned columns; if omitted, same as reference |
The cols can be positive (right of the reference) or negative (left). If height or width is omitted, it is the same as the reference.
This is a volatile function.
Accepts a cell range for reference. Accepts numbers for rows, cols, height, and width. Returns a cell range.
OFFSET(D3,2,3,1,1)
OFFSET(D3:E5,2,3,1,1)