How to Display Formulas Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Display Formulas Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Open the spreadsheet where you want to see the formulas.
At the top, click on the Formulas tab in the ribbon.
Find the Show Formulas button in the "Formula Auditing" section and click it.
All your formulas will now appear in their cells instead of the results.
Quick answer: To display formulas in Microsoft Excel, open your spreadsheet, navigate to the Formulas tab in the ribbon, and click the Show Formulas button within the Formula Auditing section to reveal all formulas in their cells instead of results.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Show formulas in Microsoft Excel by using the Formulas tab and Formula Auditing section to replace results with cell equations instantly. This guide shows how to display Formulas Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Open the spreadsheet where you want to see the formulas" and finishing with "All your formulas will now appear in their cells instead of the results". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to display Formulas Microsoft Excel?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Do Subscript in Microsoft Excel, How to Download Microsoft Planner Attachments and How to Draw a Line in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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