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Felix

Concatenate Formula doesn't do its job...
 
When I enter the formulae =CONCATENATE(A2,B2) or =A2&B2 rather than joining
the two texts, the formula as such is visible. This happens even when I enter
the formula via "Insert Function" where the result of the combined text is
visible!
--
Felix

Gary''s Student

Concatenate Formula doesn't do its job...
 
The cell containing the formula is probably formatted to Text. It is O.K.
for A2 and B2 to be formatted as Text, but not the cell containing the
formula. Clear the cell, format it to General, and then re-enter the formula.
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200762


"Felix" wrote:

When I enter the formulae =CONCATENATE(A2,B2) or =A2&B2 rather than joining
the two texts, the formula as such is visible. This happens even when I enter
the formula via "Insert Function" where the result of the combined text is
visible!
--
Felix


David Biddulph[_2_]

Concatenate Formula doesn't do its job...
 
It sounds as if the cell was formatted as text before you entered the
formula. Format the cell as General, then either re-enter the formula or F2
to edit and enter.
Another possibility is that you're displaying formulae, rather than their
results. Control + ` (Control and grave accent) to toggle.
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David Biddulph

"Felix" wrote in message
...
When I enter the formulae =CONCATENATE(A2,B2) or =A2&B2 rather than
joining
the two texts, the formula as such is visible. This happens even when I
enter
the formula via "Insert Function" where the result of the combined text is
visible!
--
Felix




Felix

Concatenate Formula doesn't do its job...
 
It did the trick...

Thank you so much
--
Felix


"Gary''s Student" wrote:

The cell containing the formula is probably formatted to Text. It is O.K.
for A2 and B2 to be formatted as Text, but not the cell containing the
formula. Clear the cell, format it to General, and then re-enter the formula.
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200762


"Felix" wrote:

When I enter the formulae =CONCATENATE(A2,B2) or =A2&B2 rather than joining
the two texts, the formula as such is visible. This happens even when I enter
the formula via "Insert Function" where the result of the combined text is
visible!
--
Felix


Gary''s Student

Concatenate Formula doesn't do its job...
 
You are welcome.
--
Gary''s Student


"Felix" wrote:

It did the trick...

Thank you so much
--
Felix


"Gary''s Student" wrote:

The cell containing the formula is probably formatted to Text. It is O.K.
for A2 and B2 to be formatted as Text, but not the cell containing the
formula. Clear the cell, format it to General, and then re-enter the formula.
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200762


"Felix" wrote:

When I enter the formulae =CONCATENATE(A2,B2) or =A2&B2 rather than joining
the two texts, the formula as such is visible. This happens even when I enter
the formula via "Insert Function" where the result of the combined text is
visible!
--
Felix



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