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Special functions in Excel

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jberlin - 28 Feb 2007 16:57 GMT
I need to update a worksheet that has a formula that is bounded in curly
brakets "{}".  I remember that they are inserted by a special keystroke, a
function key I think, but I can not remember what it is.  The Excel help has
no info on it.  Anyone know what this is and the keystroke that inserts the
curly brakets?
Pete_UK - 28 Feb 2007 17:07 GMT
The curly brackets { and } signify that this is an array formula. When
you type it in, or subsequently edit the formula, you should press
CTRL-SHIFT-ENTER (CSE) instead of the normal ENTER. If you do this
correctly, then Excel will insert the curly brackets when the formula
is viewed in the formula bar - you must not type these yourself.

Hope this helps.

Pete

> I need to update a worksheet that has a formula that is bounded in curly
> brakets "{}".  I remember that they are inserted by a special keystroke, a
> function key I think, but I can not remember what it is.  The Excel help has
> no info on it.  Anyone know what this is and the keystroke that inserts the
> curly brakets?
RagDyeR - 28 Feb 2007 17:10 GMT
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Array formulas are entered using CSE, <Ctrl> <Shift> <Enter>, instead of the
regular <Enter>, which will *automatically* enclose the formula in curly
brackets, which *cannot* be done manually.  Also, CSE *must* be used when
revising the formula.

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HTH,

RD
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I need to update a worksheet that has a formula that is bounded in curly
brakets "{}".  I remember that they are inserted by a special keystroke, a
function key I think, but I can not remember what it is.  The Excel help has
no info on it.  Anyone know what this is and the keystroke that inserts the
curly brakets?
jberlin - 28 Feb 2007 17:32 GMT
Yes, that is the answer.  Thanks to both of you.

> I need to update a worksheet that has a formula that is bounded in curly
> brakets "{}".  I remember that they are inserted by a special keystroke, a
> function key I think, but I can not remember what it is.  The Excel help has
> no info on it.  Anyone know what this is and the keystroke that inserts the
> curly brakets?
 
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