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Formula bar in Excel spreadsheet

Formula bar in Excel spreadsheet

© Ted French
Definition: The formula bar in Excel is located above the work area of the spreadsheet. The formula bar displays the data or formula stored in the active cell. The formula bar can be used to enter or edit a formula, a function, or data in a cell.
Examples: The active cell displayed the answer to the formula. The actual formula for the active cell was displayed in the formula bar.

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