Troubleshooting Formulas

Formulas are extremely powerful tools, especially when they include functions, and constructing valid formulas can be a bit tricky. Fortunately, Excel provides a group of formula-auditing tools that can help you find and fix errors such as circular references, incorrect syntax in a formula, or a referenced cell that has been deleted.

Review the Errors

  1. On the Formulas tab, click the Show Formulas button to display all the formulas in the worksheet.

  2. Click the Error Checking button.

  3. In the Error Checking dialog box, use the Next ...

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