# Calculating and Pasting the Result of a Formula in a Text Document

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Calculating and Pasting the Result of a Formula in a Text Document
If your text already contains a formula, for example "12+24*2", $[officename] can calculate, and then paste the result of the formula in your document, without using the Formula Bar.
- Select the formula in the text. The formula can only contain numbers and operators and cannot contain spaces.
- Choose Tools - Calculate, or press Command Ctrl+Plus Sign (+).
- Place the cursor where you want to insert the result of the formula, and then choose Edit - Paste, or press Command Ctrl+V.
  The selected formula is replaced by the result.