OFFSET Formula

OFFSET formula returns a reference to a range that is offset several rows and columns from another range or cell.

Syntax of OFFSET formula

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

Parameters Details:

    • reference: The starting range from which the offset will be applied.
    • rows: The number of rows to apply as the offset to the range. This can be a positive or negative number.
    • cols: The number of columns to apply as the offset to the range. This can be a positive or negative number.
    • height: Optional. It is the number of rows that you want the returned range to be. If this parameter is omitted, it is assumed to be the height of range.
    • width: Optional. It is the number of columns that you want the returned range to be. If this parameter is omitted, it is assumed to be the width of range. 

Returns

The OFFSET function returns a reference.

OFFSET Formula Example
OFFSET Formula Example