Excel: Evaluating Formulas

In the Formulas tab, in the Formula Auditing group, there is a command that helps you evaluate the formulas you have written.
Example formula: =IF(A5>0,”True”,B5)
To evaluate a formula, ensure you have that cell selected; then click the Evaluate Formula command.
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A new window will pop-up, allowing you to walk through the formula.
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Each time you click the “Evaluate” button at the bottom of the dialog box, it evaluates the next step of the formula.
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Once the evaluation steps are complete, the “Evaluate” button will change to “Restart,” and the answer to the formula will appear.
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