absolute reference is changing when adding a new column

abobafett

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I have a simple formula. =$n5*sheet2!$V10. When I insert a column in sheet 2, my formula changes to =$n5*sheet2!$W10. How do i keep the formula constant when inserting a column?
 

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Welcome to the board. Try:
Code:
=$N5*INDIRECT("sheet2!$V10")
 
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