Excel: Deleting Formulas from Cells Without Losing Values

 Last reviewed: October 31, 1994
Article ID: Q22822
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, versions 1.x, 2.x, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 2.x, 3.0, 4.0, 4.0a, 5.0

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Excel, to remove a formula from a cell without losing the resulting value in that cell, do the following:

  1. Select the cell (or range of cells).

  2. From the Edit menu, choose Copy.

  3. From the Edit menu, choose Paste Special.

  4. Select Values. Click OK.

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Additional reference words: 5.00 1.0 1.00 1.03 1.04 1.06 1.5 1.50 2.2
2.20 3.0 3.00 4.0 4.00 replace

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Last reviewed: October 31, 1994
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