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dewsbury

Why won't cell accept any formula ?
 

I am sure this is simple.
I have inserted a new column into a sheet.

However when I insert any formula (e.g. =A1) into the new sheet it does
not behaves as a formula.
I.e. the cell simple remains as "=A1" instead of taking the value in
"A1"


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Niek Otten

Why won't cell accept any formula ?
 
Your new column is formatted as text.
Format as general and re-enter the formula (F2, ENTER)

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Niek Otten

"dewsbury" wrote in
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I am sure this is simple.
I have inserted a new column into a sheet.

However when I insert any formula (e.g. =A1) into the new sheet it does
not behaves as a formula.
I.e. the cell simple remains as "=A1" instead of taking the value in
"A1"


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dewsbury

Why won't cell accept any formula ?
 

Thanks!

V. helpful


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