The question is what do you refer to as built-in functions ?
However - there are two work-arounds with no need for VBA code.
1) While the "+2+2" was typed in cell A1 select cell B1 press CTRL+F3
define the name EVALUATION and refer it to:
=EVALUATE(A1)
In cell B1 type EVALUATION [with no argument and/or parentheses !!!
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2) Download and activate the add-in MOREFUNC.
In B1 Type: =EVAL(A1) Function
http://download.cnet.com/Morefunc/30...-10423159.html
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The MOREFUNC add-in has a lot of more handy and useful functions.
Micky


"Faraz A. Qureshi" wrote:

I see!
That means a formula type string can't be evaluated with built-in functions?

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Thanx & Best Regards,

Faraz!


"Jacob Skaria" wrote:

Since you have '=' sign in your cell...

Function EquateFormula(strData As String) As Variant
EquateFormula = Application.EVALUATE(strData)
End Function

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Jacob


"Faraz A. Qureshi" wrote:

I have a A1 with a formula ="+2+2"
I thought =INDIRECT(A1) would reflect 4 whereas it is returning #Ref!
How to carryout the desired function?
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Thanx & Best Regards,

Faraz!