Jennifer,

You didn't say which excel version

e2003
Tools|Options - View tab - check 'Show formula bar'

e2007
Office button|Excel options|Advanced|Display group and check 'Show formula
bar'
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Mike

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"Jennifer H" wrote:

I lost the ability in the toolbars to see the full function band. I.e
somewhere where I can type in the forumula. Which toolbar or setting allows
this to happen?

Thanks