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How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Use Evaluate Formula | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Use Evaluate Formula
Entry: Formulas tab → Evaluate Formula
- Select the cell that contains the formula.
- Click Evaluate Formula on the Formulas tab.
- In the dialog box, review the current formula. The underlined part shows the argument currently being evaluated.
- Click Step In to inspect the referenced cell content behind the underlined argument.
- Click Evaluate to calculate the current step. Each click performs one step in the formula evaluation process.
- Click Step Out to return from an inner reference to the outer formula and continue reviewing the full calculation flow.
- Repeat the process until you reach the final result, then close the dialog box and edit the formula if needed.
Success Criteria
- The Evaluate Formula window opens and shows the current formula.
- The current part being evaluated is underlined.
- The content in the window changes after you click Step In, Evaluate, or Step Out.
Tips While Using
- Select a cell with a formula first, or the command may be unavailable.
- This feature is mainly used for regular formulas; array formulas may behave differently.
- After you find the issue, return to the worksheet and edit the original formula manually.