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Instead of the result of a formula showing up in the cell, the formula itself
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Does this happen to all formulas or just one? The cell is likely
formatted as Text. Change the format to General and then select
the cell. Press F2 then Enter.


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sounds like you either forgot the "=" in front of your formula or it is
formatted as text

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HI

tools | options | view | Formula

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Instead of the result of a formula showing up in the cell, the formula itself
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