What are some common causes of circular reference errors in Excel?

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What are some common causes of circular reference errors in Excel?
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Common causes include: 1) Incorrectly formatted formulas, 2) Using the same cell reference multiple times without a break, 3) Copying and pasting formulas that create loops, 4) Incorrectly set up pivot tables or charts, and 5) Using array formulas incorrectly.