Under 'Volume Scheme,' click '2 Partitions' (or however many partitions you want to create). Select 'Untitled 1' then enter a new name under 'Volume Information.' Next to 'Format,' make sure 'Mac OS Extended (Journaled)' is selected. Then you can follow the guide below to create multiple partitions on USB drive: Step 1. Right-click the partition on the USB drive and select ' Shrink Volume ' from the context menu. How to make a partition usb for a mac using minitool partitioning. Solution 3: Create One HFS+ Partition for Mac and One NTFS Partition for Windows. Alternatively, you can create 2 partitions on the external hard drive: one is for Mac, and the other is for Windows. As to size for each partition, it depends on your own demands. By this way, you can easily format an external hard drive for Mac and Windows. For the partition or volume size use the default settings which will create a single partition on the card/USB drive. Click Next 4. Assign a drive letter for the card/USB drive. (make sure to select a drive letter not currently being used by another drive) 5. Choose the file system in which you would like to format the card/USB drive. While you can use third-party tools to make a multi-partition thumb drive, Windows will only ever be able to read from the first partition. You can use the same tools to change which partition is visible, but only one will be visible at a time. There is no way around this in Windows. There is no way to create multiple partitions on a USB drive using the Disk Management tool. You must use a third-party utility.

MS Excel 2003: Relative vs Absolute referencing In Microsoft Excel 2003/XP/2000/97 when you create a formula, chances are you've referenced another cell within your formula. This cell reference can either be a relative or an absolute reference. What is a relative reference? A relative reference occurs when a cell is entered in a formula without using the $ symbol. For example, =A1 When you copy this formula to another cell, Excel automatically adjusts the cell reference to refer to different cells relative to the position of the formula. In our example below, we've created a formula in cell D1. Then we've copied this formula to cells D2, E1, and E2.

In that post we were unable to discuss further about Absolute and Relative references, but today we will understand what these references mean. Excel Relative References: Relative reference formulas are the most basic and widely used type of formulas. In this type of referencing we don’t use ‘$’ in-front of the references. Join Curt Frye for an in-depth discussion in this video, Recording a macro using relative references, part of Excel for Mac 2011 Essential Training.

As you can see, the original reference to cell A1 has been readjusted. What is an absolute reference? An absolute reference occurs when a cell is entered in a formula using the $ symbol.

For example: =$A$1 =A$1 =$A1 Each component of the cell reference can either be defined as absolute or relative. Let's look at an example. Again, we've created a formula in cell D1.

Then we've copied this formula to cells D2, E1, and E2. As you can see, the original formula has stayed intact. This is because column the column (A) and row (1) cell references have been absolutely referenced. Absolute column and relative row Now, let's look at some hybrid references where we use both absolute and relative referencing. In this example, we'll look at a reference involving an absolute column with a relative row reference.

Again, we've creating a formula in cell D1. Then we've copied this formula to cells D2, E1, and E2.

This time the reference to column A remains static while the reference to the row is readjusted. Relative column and absolute row Our last combination involves referencing a cell with a relative column and an absolute row reference. Again, we've creating a formula in cell D1.

Then we've copied this formula to cells D2, E1, and E2. This time the reference to the column is readjusted with the row remains static. Frequently Asked Questions Question: I'm using the 'drag and Ctrl key' to repeat a formula, however the formula adds 1 to both the beginning and the end of my range, how do I correct this? For example, if I have the following formula: =COUNTIF(A2:A45,B6) When I copy the formula to the next cell down, the formula changes to =COUNTIF(A3:A46,B7) How can I keep the formula the same when copying? Answer: To create a formula that does not readjust when copied to other cells, you need to create an absolute reference (ie: $ symbol). In this case, you'd use the following formula: =COUNTIF($A$2:$A$45,$B$6) If you wanted the A2:A45 range to remain absolute, but the B6 range to readjust when copied to the next cell, you'd use the following formula: =COUNTIF($A$2:$A$45,B6).

By When recording your actions, Excel normally records absolute references to cells. (This is the default recording mode.) But quite often, this is the wrong recording mode. If you use absolute recording mode, Excel records actual cell references. If you use relative recording, Excel records relative references to cells. Keep reading to see the difference.