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All I am trying to do is use auto sum. Why does it just show the actual
function and not the answer? Thanks.
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Default why will my function not work? it is just auto sum.

The cell must be currently formatted as text, select Format - Cells and
choose General. Then, click on your cell and hit F2 and hit enter to refresh
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Your cell was probably formatted as text before you entered the formula.
Format the cell as General, then go into the formula bar and confirm the
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