May 23, 2016 · Re: Can't type in cell with drop down list OK, I did that, and now I can type in something without the error, but there are several other cells that reference that one, and none …

Aug 3, 2017 · Text is invisible when typing into certain cells Some cells do not show what you type in (but show clicked cell references in formulas) and only show after Enter. How can I switch …

May 16, 2019 · Re: Excel won't let me click on the cell I want Administrative Note: Welcome to the forum. We are happy to help, however whilst you feel your request is similar to this thread, …

Sep 6, 2005 · I lost the box on the top of Excel that you can type text in??? How do i get it back. It is the box that you can type formula and text into cells. Can't figure it out, please help!!!

Mar 18, 2014 · Re: Why can't I see the Cursor in Excel I had the same problem, but it was only happening on one workbook out of the many that I had open. I closed the workbook and …

Aug 23, 2013 · I read a help page where someone said there are sometimes cases where Excel just can't decide if a cell is a number or a text, even if you format it. This same confusion …

Jun 3, 2021 · Re: Can't type formulas in my workbook. What do you mean "my old formulas are not longer working"? The formulas that are in this file (there aren't many) seem to work fine. …

Jul 11, 2023 · Re: Cell Will Not Change Format Until Double Clicked The dates are stored as text. Select the column, change the format to whatever you like, then Data > Text to columns, Finish.

Oct 9, 2017 · Can you post the problem sheet here? It shouldn't need any data on it, just say which cells you're trying to use that don't work.

Oct 10, 2012 · Re: Can't type on a spreadsheet Is the sheet protected? You will know if it is protected if you double-click. A Message Box will pop up that says: The cell or chart you are …