What is formula bar in computer

Sometimes we want to hide formula bar in Excel.

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By hiding it, we gain work area real estate and it also help in hiding the formula or unwanted formula editing. And if you find Excel formula bar missing, we can unhide the formula bar easily.

To type in a function or while writing a formula in Excel we can either use the formula bar or type directly within the cell.

Typically Excel users type the formula directly in the active cell as it’s easier.

But for writing and editing complex formulas, the Excel formula bar is better.

A formula bar is an input bar immediately below the ribbon but above the work area in the Excel workbook window as shown below:

Excel Fact: Although the name box or address bar is also housed on the left of the formula bar, but for simplicity's sake, both the name box and the formula bar are considered as one.

Among other benefits, the Excel formula bar also helps to have a quick peek at the formula by simply selecting the cell.

This is not possible within the cell unless edit mode is enabled either by p

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