Calculation not working

[Copper via OfficeKB.com]

I have entered a RIGHT function, when i go to Insert, Function command and do
RIGHT(G3,2), calculation shows up correctly in function box, but does not
calculate in cell itself. Still displays command RIGHT(G3,2)
What am I doing incorrectly? Have checked Tools, Options, Calculation, and
Automatic is checked. Thanks in advance for your co-operation.

 

[Dave Peterson]

Did you actually start the formula with an equal sign:

=right(g3,2)

If you did, try formatting the cell as General. Then select the cell, hit F2
and then Enter (to tell excel you want the formula re-evaluated).

 

[Niek Otten]

Your cell was formatted as TEXT before entering the formula.
Format as General and re-enter the formula (F2, ENTER)

 

[George Gee]

Should be: =RIGHT(G3,2)
Note the equal sign.

George Gee

 

[Copper via OfficeKB.com]

Yes, had entered =, forgot to mention that. Somehow thought F9 was key to
hit, had done the General formatting but wrong Function key. Thanks a bunch,
cannot say enough about this site. Thanks as well for your response Niek
Otten.