Entering a function leaves the cell in text mode...

[Kompu Kid]

Hello All:

Here is a new affliction in my excel spreadsheets:

I enter a function, say, "=vlookup(A2,$A:$F,2)". Instead of displaying
the result, the cell simply displays "=vlookup(A2,$A:$F,2)"!

What is going on?

Thanks,

Deguza

(Using Excel 2003 on XP)

 

[Fred Smith]

Your cell is formatted as text. Format it as general, then re-enter the
formula.

Regards,
Fred.