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Delete formula

How do I delete a formula in a column that I no longer want.  Delete does not work.
  • NikolinoDE's avatar
    Jan 06, 2024

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    To delete a formula in a column, you can follow these steps:

    1. Select the range of cells that contain the formula you want to delete.
    2. Press F2 to enter edit mode.
    3. Press F9 to switch to formula view.
    4. Press the Delete key to delete the formula.
    5. Press Esc to exit edit mode.

    If you want to delete the formula in all cells in a column, you can follow these steps:

    1. Select the column that contains the formula you want to delete.
    2. Press Ctrl+A to select all cells in the column.
    3. Follow steps 2-5 from the previous solution.

    If you are unable to delete the formula by pressing Delete, it is possible that the cell is protected.

    To unprotect the cell, follow these steps:

    1. Right-click the cell that contains the formula and select "Format Cells" from the context menu.
    2. In the "Protection" tab, uncheck the box next to "Locked".
    3. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

    Once the cell is unprotected, you should be able to delete the formula using the steps above.

     

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