Excel OFFSET Function

Lookup Function ยท Advanced Level

What is OFFSET?

Returns a reference offset from a starting point by specified rows and columns. Creates dynamic ranges that adjust automatically.

Syntax

=OFFSET(reference, rows, cols, [height], [width])

Example

Formula: =OFFSET(A1, 2, 1)

Result: Value at B3

How It Works

Returns cell 2 rows down and 1 column right from A1 (B3). Can also return multi-cell ranges with height and width parameters.

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