Try

CTRL+`

The ` is to the left of the 1 key

Mike

"Rich D" wrote:

Hi guys & gals,

I must have a button pushed or something that I don't know about. I'm
entering =IF($L5="","",$C5). That's exactly what it shows in the cell. It's
as if I have it preceded with a ', but I don't. I set the format to
general,,,still no good. Other cols it won't let me change the format.
These are brand new worksheets so I don't know what the problem is. Is it
the num lock or insert key??

thanks for any help.
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Rich D
Armstrong Custom Homes
Redmond