In this article, we’ll show you how to find circular references in Excel. In addition, we’ll explain what exactly circular references are in the first place and why you should avoid them.

In every instance in Excel when we create formulas we refer to cells other than the one where our formula resides. However, there are situations where you may want to purposely create a circular ...

A circular reference can occur when a formula in a cell refers to its own cell, causing Excel to become confused about how to calculate the result. For instance, if you write a formula in cell A1 that ...

Finding a circular reference in Excel is essential when troubleshooting complex spreadsheets. Circular references occur when a formula refers back to its own cell, either directly or indirectly, which ...