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How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Use Evaluate Formula | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Use Evaluate Formula
Entry point: Formulas tab → Evaluate Formula
- Select the cell that contains the formula.
- Click Evaluate Formula on the Formulas tab.
- In the pop-up window, review the current formula. The underlined part shows the parameter that will be evaluated next.
- Click Step In to view the referenced cell content for the underlined part.
- Click Evaluate to calculate the formula step by step. Each click performs one calculation step.
- Click Step Out to return from an inner reference in a nested formula to the outer formula and continue the review.
- Repeat these actions until you reach the final result, then close the window and edit the formula if needed.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The Evaluate Formula window is open and shows the current formula and the part pending evaluation.
- Next actions: You can continue with Step In, Evaluate, or Step Out until the full calculation path is reviewed.
- No side effects: Reviewing the evaluation process does not directly change the worksheet content.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If you do not select a cell with a formula first, the command may be unavailable.
- Environment limits: This feature is mainly used for regular formulas, and array formulas may appear differently.