How to Return a Cell Value in Excel and Google Sheets Using Formulas

Learn the simple formulas to return a cell value in Excel or Google Sheets, including the use of =CELL and direct cell references.

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To return a cell value in Excel or Google Sheets, use the formula `=CELL("address", A1)`, replacing `A1` with the reference of the cell you wish to return. However, for most practical applications such as pulling the value into another cell, simply use the `=` operator followed by the cell reference, such as `=A1`. This will display the value of cell A1 in the cell where you place this formula, enabling dynamic updates to data across your spreadsheet.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What formula returns the address of a cell in Excel? You can use the formula =CELL("address", A1) to return the address of cell A1 in Excel.
  2. How do I display the value of another cell in Excel? Simply use a formula like =A1 in any cell to display the value contained in cell A1 dynamically.
  3. Can the =CELL function be used to get cell values directly? No, the =CELL function returns cell information such as address or format, but to return the cell value, use a direct reference like =A1.
  4. Are these formulas the same for Google Sheets and Excel? Yes, basic cell referencing formulas like =A1 work similarly in both Excel and Google Sheets.

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