It probably means it has been turned off. Go to ToolsOptionsView, and
check the Formula Bar checkbox.

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Bob

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"LERT" wrote in message
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I'm working through the Excell training exercises. I'm stuck because the
instructions for the Name Box and Fx functions are not on the spread
sheet.
Where can I go do activate these functions?