Formula won't calculate

[lindahamilton]

The formula is correct, but it will not calculate. I shows the syntax in the
cell instead and does not actually do the calculation. Often, if I cut and
paste the data I am working with into a new worksheet it will work, and
sometimes I have to do that 3 or 4 times before it will work, but it is a
very random issue. One of the other power users in my office has seen the
same problem. Has anyone else seen this and is there a fix?

 

[Paul B]

Sounds like cell is formatted as text, change to something else and reenter
the formula

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[Gary''s Student]

Maybe the cell was formatted as Text before the formula was entered:

1. Select the cell
2. Format the cell as General
3. touch F2
4. touch ENTER

 

[bj]

several things can do this
format of the cell is text // format-cells- Number-general

show formula is selected // tools-options-view-deselt formulas

the equal sign is not recognized as equal // select the equal sign and
replace it with a new equal sign

 

[Sarge]

Thanks!!!!!

Sounds like cell is formatted as text, change to something else and reenter
the formula

--
Paul B
Always backup your data before trying something new
Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it
Feedback on answers is always appreciated!
Using Excel 2002 & 2003