These are called function tool tips.

They don't work the same for functions in the ATP.

Start typing the formula:

=XNPV(

Then hit CTRL SHIFT A

After you type in the opening ( then use the key combo of CTRL SHIFT A and
the
arguments will show. It doesn't work like the regular function tooltips,
though! In fact, it seems like a pita but at least it'll show you what the
arguments are supposed to be.

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Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP


"Mike" wrote in message
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I have the Analysis Tookpak add-in and the xnpv function works
correctly. However, when I type it into the worksheet, Excel does not
show the correct syntax for reference as it does for other functions
(such as npv). E.g. when I type in a cell "=xnpv(", Excell will not
show the proper syntax - although it does when I go through Insert-
Function.

Is there a way to change this?