How to copy displayed value in Excel?

When working in Excel, it is common to have formulas that calculate values within cells. However, if you want to copy only the displayed value of a cell rather than the formula itself, you can use a simple process to do so. Here’s how:

Step 1: Select the Cell

Start by selecting the cell that contains the value you want to copy.

Step 2: Copy the Cell

Press Ctrl + C on your keyboard or right-click on the cell and select “Copy.”

Step 3: Paste the Value

Next, right-click on the cell where you want to paste the value and select “Paste Special.” In the Paste Special dialog box, choose “Values” and click “OK.” This will paste only the displayed value without the formula.

By following these steps, you can easily copy the displayed value of a cell in Excel without copying the underlying formula.

FAQs:

1. Can I copy a displayed value in Excel without using the “Paste Special” option?

Yes, you can also copy a displayed value in Excel by selecting the cell, pressing Ctrl + C to copy, and then right-clicking on the destination cell and selecting “Paste Values.”

2. Is there a shortcut key to copy displayed values in Excel?

Yes, you can use the shortcut key Alt + E + S + V + Enter to paste the values of the copied cell directly.

3. Can I copy displayed values of multiple cells at once in Excel?

Yes, you can copy displayed values of multiple cells in Excel by selecting the range of cells, copying them, and then pasting values in the desired location using the “Paste Special” option.

4. How can I copy displayed values if the cell contains both formulas and constants?

To copy displayed values when a cell contains both formulas and constants, you can use the “Copy Values” feature in Excel. This can be accessed by right-clicking on the cell and selecting “Copy Values.”

5. Is there a way to copy displayed values using a formula in Excel?

Yes, you can use the VALUE function in Excel to convert a formula result into a displayed value. This way, you can copy and paste the displayed value instead of the formula.

6. Can I copy displayed values in Excel using drag-and-drop?

No, drag-and-drop only copies the cell contents, including formulas. To copy only the displayed value, you need to use the “Copy” and “Paste Special” options.

7. How can I paste displayed values in Excel as numbers rather than text?

To paste displayed values as numbers in Excel, you can use the “Paste Special” option and choose “Values” to ensure that the values are pasted as numbers and not text.

8. Can displayed values be copied between different Excel workbooks?

Yes, you can copy displayed values between different Excel workbooks by selecting the source cell, copying it, opening the destination workbook, and pasting the values using the “Paste Special” option.

9. Is it possible to copy formatted displayed values in Excel?

Yes, when you copy displayed values in Excel, the formatting such as number format, font style, and color will also be copied along with the value.

10. Can I copy displayed values from a pivot table in Excel?

Yes, you can copy displayed values from a pivot table in Excel by selecting the cell with the displayed value, copying it, and pasting it using the “Paste Special” option to retain the value without the formula.

11. How can I copy displayed values that are the result of conditional formatting in Excel?

To copy displayed values that are the result of conditional formatting in Excel, you can use the “Copy Values” feature or select the cells, copy them, and then paste the values using the “Paste Special” option.

12. Is there a way to copy displayed values using a macro in Excel?

Yes, you can create a macro in Excel that copies displayed values by converting formulas to values and then pasting them into the desired cells. Customize the macro according to your specific requirements for copying displayed values.

With these additional FAQs answered, you now have a better understanding of how to copy displayed values in Excel and address various scenarios that may arise while performing this task.

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