Retain Cell Value

tangomj

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A1 = 2
B2 = 5

C3 = 7

C3 is the sum of A1:B2. If I were to delete the values in A1 and/or B2 what formula is needed to "keep" or retain C3 as 7. Last calculated value to remain active. Thanks
 

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Hello,


To ' retain ' cell value ...

A formula cannot do it ...
You need to place your cursor in cell C3 ...
Control Copy ...and from the menu : Paste > Paste values > Enter

Hope this will help
 
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