You cannot have data in a cell then write a formula in same cell.
You are overwriting the data by entering a formula.
Tell us what you're trying achieve.
There will be a way to get it.
Formulas are entered in cells and collect data from other cells.
Let's say you had numbers in A1:A4 and you wanted to Sum them.
In A5 enter formula =SUM(A1:A4)
Some tutorial sites for basics of Excel........
http://www.usd.edu/trio/tut/excel/index.html
http://www.baycongroup.com/el0.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR061831141033.aspx
Not trying to discourage you from coming here for help. You're always welcome
Gord
On Sat, 29 Jul 2006 14:36:02 -0700, ricki racer <ricki
I have office for student and teacher Edition 2003. When I try to enter a
formula into my spreadsheet/ with existing numbers inthe cells the formula
either covers up my existing entry or changes the numbers. Why? What am I
doing wrong?
Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP
