How do I handle circular reference errors in Google Sheets?

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How do I handle circular reference errors in Google Sheets?
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A circular reference occurs when a formula directly or indirectly refers to its own cell. Google Sheets will display a warning. To fix it, identify the formula causing the loop and modify it to avoid the circular dependency. Sometimes, restructuring your spreadsheet or rethinking your formulas is necessary.