To edit a formula in Excel, select the cell containing the formula you want to edit. You can do this by clicking on the cell with your mouse or using the arrow keys on your keyboard to move to the cell. Once you have selected the cell, you can edit the formula in the formula bar at the top of the Excel window.
How to Use the Keyboard to Edit Formulas in Excel
One of the easiest ways to edit formulas in Excel is by using keyboard shortcuts. Here are some of the most helpful keyboard shortcuts for editing formulas:
F2 Key: Pressing the F2 key on your keyboard will allow you to edit the cell containing the formula.
Arrow Keys: You can use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the cursor within the formula you edit.
Ctrl + Z: If you make a mistake while editing a formula, you can use the Ctrl + Z keyboard shortcut to undo your last action.
Ctrl + X, Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V: These keyboard shortcuts are used to cut, copy, and paste data within a formula.
How to Use VBA to Edit Formulas in Excel
If you are familiar with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), you can use VBA code to edit formulas in Excel. VBA is a programming language used to automate tasks in Excel. Here is an example of VBA code that you can use to edit a formula in Excel:
Sub EditFormula( )
Range("A1").Formula = "SUM(B1:B10)"
End Sub
In this example, we are changing the formula in cell A1 to calculate the sum of cells B1 through B10.
How to Edit Formulas in Excel in Multiple Cells
Sometimes you may need to edit the same formula in multiple cells in Excel. To do this, you can use the Fill Handle feature. Here are the steps:
Select the cell containing the formula.
Place your cursor on the bottom-right corner of the cell until it turns into a black cross.
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Click and drag the black cross to the cells where you want to copy the formula.
Release the mouse button and the formula will be copied to other cells.
Why Choose WPS Spreadsheet to Edit Formulas?
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