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MID function results
The results of a MID function is the formula, not the requested text.
For example Col A1 = 1234.5678 Col B1 displays "=MID(A1,6,4)", not "5678" I have tried several cell formats but cannot get it to display properly. Thanks |
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MID function results
Delete B1, format it as general and then re-type =MID(A1,6,4) in it.
Sam "Maria" wrote: The results of a MID function is the formula, not the requested text. For example Col A1 = 1234.5678 Col B1 displays "=MID(A1,6,4)", not "5678" I have tried several cell formats but cannot get it to display properly. Thanks |
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The results of a MID function is the formula, not the requested text. For example Col A1 = 1234.5678 Col B1 displays "=MID(A1,6,4)", not "5678" I have tried several cell formats but cannot get it to display properly. Thanks Change cell format to "General". Then hit F2 and Enter. |
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MID function results
Hi,
First the obvious, you put this in the cell without any quotes =MID(A1,6,4) If that doesn't work hold down the CTRL key and tap ` The ' sign is generally to the left of the 1 key or Tools|Options - View tab and un-check 'Formulas' Mike "Maria" wrote: The results of a MID function is the formula, not the requested text. For example Col A1 = 1234.5678 Col B1 displays "=MID(A1,6,4)", not "5678" I have tried several cell formats but cannot get it to display properly. Thanks |
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MID function results
=MID(A1,6,4) - i get the answer 5678
Does your formula in the spreadsheet have anything else contaoied within it. You may also want to check manual and automatic calculation settings Thanks Maria wrote: The results of a MID function is the formula, not the requested text. For example Col A1 = 1234.5678 Col B1 displays "=MID(A1,6,4)", not "5678" I have tried several cell formats but cannot get it to display properly. Thanks -- Matt Lynn Message posted via http://www.officekb.com |
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