Maybe you could paste the *actual* formulas in the starting cell(s) that
you're trying to copy down / across?
The key probably lies with the cell refs in the starting cell's formula that
you want to copy down / across, whether these are absolute / fixed or
relative refs, viz: with / without dollar ($) signs around the cell refs,
e.g.: $A$1, $A1, A$1, A1.
Having the dollar sign around the row / col ref will fix the row / col ref
when you copy the formula down / across. So what it should be depends on
what you want to remain fixed or to change relatively.