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viewing completed goal seek formula
Hello, How do I view a what if analysis/goal seek formula once it has been entered into a cell? I have attached a file. The goal seek was calculated in cell B5 and the amount appears in cell B4. However, when I click on cell B5, I only the the average of the cells and not the goal seek formula. Thank you |
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Two ways to see the formula:
#1, Left click once in B5 and view the formula in the Formula Bar above. #2, Double click B5, formula shows. |
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thank you for the quick reply, but when I choose the options you mentioned, Excel only shows the "=B2+B3*B4" formula and not the goal seek box I am looking to reopen (please see attachment).
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Obviously I misunderstood your question. Apologies.
I don't know about clicking or double-clicking the cell but here is a sure fire way to see the Goal Seek window : On the Data tab, in the Data Tools group, click What-If Analysis, and then click Goal Seek. May not be what you are wanting ... but it's all I know. Perhaps someone else has a better way ? |
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At least from what I understand, that's the purpose of goal seek. Seek out a solution an Excel presents that result. Like Logit, not really sure what you are tying to achieve. Hope I helped at all... |
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Yes, that's what I get too...Only B5 in the Set cell: box
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I thank you everyone for your replies and willingness to help. This is the same road block I ran into. Although the formula in B5 comes up, it still does not show the original formula that was entered in goal seek. The reason why I want to access this is because I am a college instructor who is trying to correct homework, and want to make sure that students are entering the correct formulas vs. manually entering the amount in B4. Thank you again.
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