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Excel functions do not execute
I have an Excel spreadsheet and when I enter a function, for example
=if(l2="", j2, l2) it enters the function text and does not execute the function. Also, logical formulas do not execute. For example, entering =a2 in cell a3 returns "=a2" and not the contents of cell a2. Can anyone advise me on resolving this problem? Thank you. |
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Excel functions do not execute
Either Control ` (Control backquote) to toggle on and off display of
formulae across the whole worksheet, or you've got the cells formatted as text. If so, format as general and then re-enter the formula. -- David Biddulph "Bill" wrote in message ... I have an Excel spreadsheet and when I enter a function, for example =if(l2="", j2, l2) it enters the function text and does not execute the function. Also, logical formulas do not execute. For example, entering =a2 in cell a3 returns "=a2" and not the contents of cell a2. Can anyone advise me on resolving this problem? Thank you. |
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Excel functions do not execute
if the cell is formatted as text, format it as general and re-confirm your
function by hitting F2 (edit mode) then enter. Or, you could have show formulas on. Tools/Options/View - uncheck formulas. Or hit Ctrl ~ "Bill" wrote: I have an Excel spreadsheet and when I enter a function, for example =if(l2="", j2, l2) it enters the function text and does not execute the function. Also, logical formulas do not execute. For example, entering =a2 in cell a3 returns "=a2" and not the contents of cell a2. Can anyone advise me on resolving this problem? Thank you. |
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Excel functions do not execute
Are you sure you mean Ctrl ~ ? Shouldn't it be Ctrl ` ? [Or perhaps it's
different with different settings?] -- David Biddulph "JMB" wrote in message ... if the cell is formatted as text, format it as general and re-confirm your function by hitting F2 (edit mode) then enter. Or, you could have show formulas on. Tools/Options/View - uncheck formulas. Or hit Ctrl ~ "Bill" wrote: I have an Excel spreadsheet and when I enter a function, for example =if(l2="", j2, l2) it enters the function text and does not execute the function. Also, logical formulas do not execute. For example, entering =a2 in cell a3 returns "=a2" and not the contents of cell a2. Can anyone advise me on resolving this problem? Thank you. |
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Excel functions do not execute
Yes - I intended ctrl `
On my keyboard it's the same key and I always remember it as Ctrl ~, but that is technically incorrect. "David Biddulph" wrote: Are you sure you mean Ctrl ~ ? Shouldn't it be Ctrl ` ? [Or perhaps it's different with different settings?] -- David Biddulph "JMB" wrote in message ... if the cell is formatted as text, format it as general and re-confirm your function by hitting F2 (edit mode) then enter. Or, you could have show formulas on. Tools/Options/View - uncheck formulas. Or hit Ctrl ~ "Bill" wrote: I have an Excel spreadsheet and when I enter a function, for example =if(l2="", j2, l2) it enters the function text and does not execute the function. Also, logical formulas do not execute. For example, entering =a2 in cell a3 returns "=a2" and not the contents of cell a2. Can anyone advise me on resolving this problem? Thank you. |
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