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FORMULATEXT

Returns the formula at the given reference as text.

Lookup & ReferenceLookup & Matching Essentials

What it does

Displays the formula string from a cell.

Syntax

FORMULATEXT(reference)

Arguments

  • reference(reference) β€” A cell containing a formula.

Examples

Show Formula

Display formula in A1.

FORMULA
=FORMULATEXT(A1)
RESULT
=SUM(B1:B10)
SAMPLE DATA
A
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