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June 15th, 2009, 02:17 PM
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Formulas refuse to update
I am using Excel 2003. I type in a simple formula and all I get is the text
(i.e. =sum(D2  43)) that I typed in, not the value. I have tried using F9 and Tools - Options - Calculate (it is set to Automatic). I have tried copying the data to a blank worksheet. Nothing works. The data was originally downloaded into an XML format, which I then saved as ..xls. This has happened every time I use data in this format. Anyone else found a way to fix this? 
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June 15th, 2009, 02:21 PM
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Formulas refuse to update
If both the cell and the formula bar display only the formula, then the
formula was entered as Text: 1. clear the cell 2. re-type the formula -- Gary''s Student - gsnu200856 "spartina_patens" wrote: I am using Excel 2003. I type in a simple formula and all I get is the text (i.e. =sum(D2 43)) that I typed in, not the value. I have tried using F9 and Tools - Options - Calculate (it is set to Automatic). I have tried copying the data to a blank worksheet. Nothing works. The data was originally downloaded into an XML format, which I then saved as .xls. This has happened every time I use data in this format. Anyone else found a way to fix this?
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June 15th, 2009, 02:41 PM
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Formulas refuse to update
Clear the cell, make sure that the cell format is Not "Text" then re-enter
the formula. Regards Dave "spartina_patens" wrote in message ... I am using Excel 2003. I type in a simple formula and all I get is the text (i.e. =sum(D2 43)) that I typed in, not the value. I have tried using F9and Tools - Options - Calculate (it is set to Automatic). I have tried copying the data to a blank worksheet. Nothing works. The data was originally downloaded into an XML format, which I then saved as .xls. This has happened every time I use data in this format. Anyone else found a way to fix this?
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June 15th, 2009, 03:07 PM
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Formulas refuse to update
Hi,
1. The sheet could be a Macro sheet not a spreadsheet. This happens when one uses the shortcut key Ctrl+F11 not Shift+F11 to add a sheet. 2. If the cell is preformatted as Text. Press Ctrl+Shift+! to convert the cell to Number and then reenter the formula. -- If this helps, please click the Yes button. Cheers, Shane Devenshire "spartina_patens" wrote: I am using Excel 2003. I type in a simple formula and all I get is the text (i.e. =sum(D2 43)) that I typed in, not the value. I have tried using F9 and Tools - Options - Calculate (it is set to Automatic). I have tried copying the data to a blank worksheet. Nothing works. The data was originally downloaded into an XML format, which I then saved as .xls. This has happened every time I use data in this format. Anyone else found a way to fix this?
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June 15th, 2009, 03:11 PM
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Formulas refuse to update
Make sure the cell is formatted as General before entering the
formula. You might have to re-enter the formula after changing the format. HTH, JP On Jun 15, 9:17*am, spartina_patens wrote: I am using Excel 2003. *I type in a simple formula and all I get is the text (i.e. =sum(D2 43)) that I typed in, not the value. *I have tried using F9and Tools - Options - Calculate (it is set to Automatic). I have tried copying the data to a blank worksheet. *Nothing works. The data was originally downloaded into an XML format, which I then saved as .xls. This has happened every time I use data in this format. Anyone else found a way to fix this?
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June 15th, 2009, 03:15 PM
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Formulas refuse to update
Firstly: Tools/ Options/ View and make sure that "Formulas" is not checked.
If that is OK, my guess is that you have the cell formatted as text. Set the cell format to General or Number, then re-enter the formula (either retype, or F2 and enter). -- David Biddulph "spartina_patens" wrote in message ... I am using Excel 2003. I type in a simple formula and all I get is the text (i.e. =sum(D2 43)) that I typed in, not the value. I have tried using F9and Tools - Options - Calculate (it is set to Automatic). I have tried copying the data to a blank worksheet. Nothing works. The data was originally downloaded into an XML format, which I then saved as .xls. This has happened every time I use data in this format. Anyone else found a way to fix this?
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June 15th, 2009, 03:30 PM
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Formulas refuse to update
Good point, you can also press Ctrl-` to toggle that feature.
--JP On Jun 15, 10:15*am, "David Biddulph" groups [at] biddulph.org.uk wrote: Firstly: Tools/ Options/ View and make sure that "Formulas" is not checked. If that is OK, my guess is that you have the cell formatted as text. *Set the cell format to General or Number, then re-enter the formula (either retype, or F2 and enter). -- David Biddulph
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June 15th, 2009, 05:54 PM
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Formulas refuse to update
Shane,
I admit I had not heard/seen this before. What exactly is a macro sheet and/or what is it's purpose? Hoping you have a nice explaination, or a handy link. Thanks! -- Best Regards, Luke M *Remember to click "yes" if this post helped you!* "Shane Devenshire" wrote: Hi, 1. The sheet could be a Macro sheet not a spreadsheet. This happens when one uses the shortcut key Ctrl+F11 not Shift+F11 to add a sheet. 2. If the cell is preformatted as Text. Press Ctrl+Shift+! to convert the cell to Number and then reenter the formula. -- If this helps, please click the Yes button. Cheers, Shane Devenshire "spartina_patens" wrote: I am using Excel 2003. I type in a simple formula and all I get is the text (i.e. =sum(D2 43)) that I typed in, not the value. I have tried using F9 and Tools - Options - Calculate (it is set to Automatic). I have tried copying the data to a blank worksheet. Nothing works. The data was originally downloaded into an XML format, which I then saved as .xls. This has happened every time I use data in this format. Anyone else found a way to fix this?
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