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What would cause a formula to display instead of the result.
For example in sheet1 A1 if I enter =Sheet2!A1 I will get =Sheet2!A1
displayed in the cell.


I should point out this problem does not occur if I select a different range
on the same sheet.

Hope you can understand what my problem is!
Pat


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Most likely the cell is formatted as Text. Change the format to
General, and press F2 then Enter.


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What would cause a formula to display instead of the result.
For example in sheet1 A1 if I enter =Sheet2!A1 I will get
=Sheet2!A1
displayed in the cell.


I should point out this problem does not occur if I select a
different range
on the same sheet.

Hope you can understand what my problem is!
Pat




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Thanks Chip that sorted it!
Pat


"Chip Pearson" wrote in message
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Most likely the cell is formatted as Text. Change the format to
General, and press F2 then Enter.


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Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Pearson Software Consulting, LLC
www.cpearson.com


"Pat" wrote in message
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What would cause a formula to display instead of the result.
For example in sheet1 A1 if I enter =Sheet2!A1 I will get
=Sheet2!A1
displayed in the cell.


I should point out this problem does not occur if I select a
different range
on the same sheet.

Hope you can understand what my problem is!
Pat






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