AutoSum

[Guest]

Hi Everyone!
In one particular worksheet, when I try to AutoSum a column of numbers, all
I get is the formula, i.e. "=SUM(A1:A1000)". (If I highlight the column I
can see the sum at the bottom right hand corner).
Can anyone suggest what I might have done wrong???
Thanks in advance for any suggestions,
Carmel

 

[Paul B]

Carmel, sounds like the cell is formatted as text, format to something else,
general or number... and try it again
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[Guest]

Hi Paul,
Thanks, but I already checked that and changed everything that was text to
'number'. I've randomly checked the formatting of 10 or so cells out of the
thousand and they are indeed set to number. They are whole integers so I
display them with no decimal places. Could that be the problem?
Carmel

 

[Guest]

Newsflash!
As a result of your reply, I've just changed the format to General and that
sorted the problem! (Why??)

Thanks, Paul!
Carmel

 

[Paul B]

Carmel, changing to number format should work, but you have to reenter the
formula, or double click it, to get it to work
--
Paul B
Always backup your data before trying something new
Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it
Feedback on answers is always appreciated!
Using Excel 2002 & 2003