# Displaying Formulas or Values

/text/scalc/guide/formula_value.xhp
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
converted from old format - fpe
formulas; displaying in cells
values; displaying in tables
tables; displaying formulas/values
results display vs. formulas display
displaying; formulas instead of results
mw inserted "displaying;..." entry from shared/optionen/01060100.xhp. Adding (Calc) is no longer necessary in this file. mw made "results;..." a two level entry.
Displaying Formulas or Values
If you want to display the formulas in the cells, for example in the form =SUM(A1:B5), proceed as follows:
- Choose %PRODUCTNAME - Preferences Tools - Options - %PRODUCTNAME Calc - View.
- In the Display area mark the Formulas box. Click OK.
If you want to view the calculation results instead of the formula, do not mark the Formulas box.
%PRODUCTNAME - Preferences
Tools - Options
- %PRODUCTNAME Calc - View