Learn how to show formulas in cells instead of values or calculated results In Microsoft Excel. You can show or hide formulas in Excel cells.

If Excel is not highlighting cells in the formula, enable 'Allow editing directly in cells' and 'Enable fill handle and cell drag-and-drop' in Excel options.

Example Issue Is it possible to send the value of a cell (copy and paste special) to another cell where the value would not be disturbed when the source value changes to '0'? My payroll calculator ...

When you want to combine values in Microsoft Excel, instead of complex expressions or VBA, opt for Power Query – it’s fast and easy.