I know this is an easy one, I just can't find where to change it:

I working on a worksheet created by someone else and whenever I create a
formula in a cell the actual formula shows and not the result, where do I
change this?

thanks

The cells you are entering the formulas into sound as if they are formatted
as text, change the format to 'General'
Regards,
Alan.
"Roger" wrote in message
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I know this is an easy one, I just can't find where to change it:

I working on a worksheet created by someone else and whenever I create a
formula in a cell the actual formula shows and not the result, where do I
change this?

thanks

TOOLS
OPTIONS
VIEW Tab
Uncheck "Formulas"

HTH,
Elkar


"Roger" wrote:

I know this is an easy one, I just can't find where to change it:

I working on a worksheet created by someone else and whenever I create a
formula in a cell the actual formula shows and not the result, where do I
change this?

thanks

Roger

Could be either or both of two reasons.

1 The cell is formatted as text. Format as General then F2 and <ENTER

2. You are in "Formula View". Hit CTRL + ` (backquote above Tab key) to toggle
on/off.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Fri, 5 Jan 2007 12:40:01 -0800, Roger
wrote:

I know this is an easy one, I just can't find where to change it:

I working on a worksheet created by someone else and whenever I create a
formula in a cell the actual formula shows and not the result, where do I
change this?

thanks