How to Change from Formula to Value in Excel
When working with Excel spreadsheets, formulas are often used to calculate values based on other cells. However, there may come a time when you want to convert these formulas into static values. This could be for a variety of reasons, such as wanting to preserve the results of a calculation, or for simplifying the spreadsheet. Here’s how you can change from formula to value in Excel.
**To change from formula to value in Excel, follow these steps:**
1. Select the cells containing the formulas that you want to convert to values.
2. Right-click on the selected cells and choose ‘Copy’ from the menu.
3. Right-click on the same selection of cells again and this time, choose ‘Paste Special’.
4. In the ‘Paste Special’ dialog box, select ‘Values’ under the ‘Paste’ section.
5. Click ‘OK’ to convert the formulas to values in the selected cells.
By following these steps, the cells that previously contained formulas will now display the results of those formulas as static values. This can help simplify your spreadsheet and make it easier to work with the data.
1. Can I change formulas to values for multiple cells at once?
Yes, you can select multiple cells containing formulas and convert them to values simultaneously by following the steps mentioned above.
2. Will converting formulas to values affect the original formulas?
Converting formulas to values will replace the original formulas with the calculated values, but the formulas themselves will not be deleted. The original formulas will still be available in the formula bar.
3. Can I undo the conversion from formula to value in Excel?
Once you convert formulas to values in Excel, it is not possible to directly undo this action. However, if you have a saved version of the spreadsheet before the conversion, you can revert to that version.
4. Is there a shortcut key to convert formulas to values in Excel?
Yes, a shortcut key for this action is Ctrl + Alt + V, followed by V and Enter.
5. Can I convert only specific formulas to values in Excel?
Yes, you can select specific cells containing formulas that you want to convert to values and follow the steps mentioned above to convert only those cells.
6. Will converting formulas to values make my spreadsheet faster?
Converting formulas to values can help improve the performance of your spreadsheet, as Excel no longer needs to recalculate the values every time the sheet is opened or updated.
7. Can I convert formulas to values in Excel for only one specific sheet?
Yes, you can apply the steps mentioned above to convert formulas to values for specific cells on a single sheet without affecting other sheets in the workbook.
8. Does converting formulas to values affect formatting in Excel?
Converting formulas to values will retain the existing formatting of the cells, so any number formats, fonts, colors, etc., will not be affected.
9. Can I convert formulas to values in Excel on a Mac?
Yes, the process of converting formulas to values in Excel is the same on Mac computers as it is on Windows computers.
10. Will references to other cells be maintained after converting formulas to values?
When you convert formulas to values in Excel, any references to other cells will be maintained, and the values will be fixed, not dynamically updating based on those references.
11. Can I convert formulas to values in Excel online?
Yes, Excel Online also allows you to convert formulas to values using the ‘Paste Special’ feature, similar to the desktop version of Excel.
12. Does converting formulas to values affect the file size of the Excel spreadsheet?
Converting formulas to values can reduce the file size of the Excel spreadsheet, as the calculations are no longer needed to be stored within the file. This can be helpful for optimizing storage space and improving performance.