Do you see Calculate in the bottom left corner (in the statusbar)?

If yes, turn calculation to automatic
tools|options|calculation tab

If no, you may want to post your formula. Maybe you have absolute addresses
instead of relative.

derwood wrote:

I have columns with both a dollar amount and quantities,I am creating a
formula that multiplies the dollar by the quantity but the result is
not dragging down. instead the first result ,which is correct, is
copying down the column. what am i doing wrong or is a function turned
off

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Dave Peterson