True and false in cells instead of numbers

Rick_Aholt 

If you enter a number in a cell and it shows "True" or "False" instead, it means that there is a formula or conditional formatting applied to that cell that is evaluating the number as a logical value (True/False).

Here are a few possible reasons why this might be happening:

1. Conditional Formatting: Check if there are any conditional formatting rules applied to the cell or the entire worksheet. Conditional formatting can change the appearance of a cell based on certain conditions, including evaluating numeric values as True/False.
2. Formula Evaluation: Verify if there are any formulas in nearby cells that are referencing the cell in question. Formulas can produce logical results (True/False) based on the calculations or comparisons being performed.
3. Data Validation: If you have applied data validation to the cell, it may have a validation rule that evaluates the entered number and displays True/False based on the defined criteria.

To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

1. Remove Conditional Formatting: Go to the "Home" tab, click on "Conditional Formatting," and select "Clear Rules" to remove any conditional formatting rules applied to the cell or range.
2. Check Formulas: Examine the formulas in nearby cells to see if they are causing the issue. Adjust or remove any formulas that are affecting the cell's evaluation.
3. Modify Data Validation: If data validation is applied to the cell, review the validation criteria and make any necessary changes to ensure it aligns with your intended input.

By addressing these factors, you should be able to eliminate the appearance of "True" or "False" when entering numbers in your cells. The text and steps were created with the help of AI.

Hope this will help you.