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Laurie2124
Copper Contributor
Aug 10, 2022
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Formulas and functions

Help!!! I am starting to think I have lost my mind.  I am trying to do the basic Sum 

 

10*90 and instead of a total the value in the cell shows          =Sum(10*90)

 

I think I have tried it all and my boss is getting frustrated even though the lap top is new to me and possibly hit a wrong function key.  Cleared cell contents and tried again and nothing.  

 

Urgent contract that needs to asap

 

  • Laurie2124 I suspect that you accidentally pressed the "Show Formulas" button the Formulas tab.

    Press it again and all should be OK. 

    By the way, no need to use SUM. Just use =10*9

     

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  • Riny_van_Eekelen's avatar
    Riny_van_Eekelen
    Platinum Contributor

    Laurie2124 I suspect that you accidentally pressed the "Show Formulas" button the Formulas tab.

    Press it again and all should be OK. 

    By the way, no need to use SUM. Just use =10*9

     

    • Laurie2124's avatar
      Laurie2124
      Copper Contributor
      I took a break and came back to it and couldn't believe I hadn't thought of that. I think the pressure of someone standing over your shoulder makes a big difference. Thank you for your response.