i pressed the ctrl + ~ key but that did not show me the results of the
formula.

"Sheeloo" wrote:

Press CTRL and ` keys together - once only

You will find ` key on top-left corner of your keyboard with ~

"Txlonghorn76" wrote:

I am new to Excel 2007 but have used 2003. I entered a formula in my 2007
spreadhseet and i only see the formula in the cell, not the results. What do
i need to do to have the resulst of the formula show not the formula? Thanks!