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Level 8: Formula editing speed Drill 63 of 80 Pro

Evaluate part of a formula

An Excel shortcut drill from Shortcutdrill. Solve it with a live sheet in your browser with a limit on key presses, and it is checked the moment you submit.

The task

G8 holds =SUM(D8:E8)/F8. Select the SUM part in the formula and press F9 to see its value, then Esc to put the formula back.

What this drill teaches

F9 evaluates whatever is selected inside a formula without leaving the cell. Esc restores it; Enter would hard-code the number.

A hint if you get stuck

Windows: F2, Shift+arrows, F9, Esc. Mac: Fn+F9. The drill allows 3 key presses.

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