It's the AutoCalculate featu

AutoCalculate feature is working even if that feature is turned off
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=325703

XL7: CTRL+Click Selected Cell Changes AutoCalculate Value
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=133050


Alex wrote:
Hi - can anyone tell me what the "official" name is for the facility on the
Excel Status Bar which allows you to select a range of cells and view the
Sum, Average etc of those cells?

Thanks.


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