Note: Formulas that use positional arguments (e.g., LEFT) do not include values in header rows. Select the table that contains formula results that you want to update, and then press F9. Right-click the formula, then click Update field.

You can select multiple formulas by holding down the CTRL key while you make selections. Select the formulas that you want to update. The results of all formulas in a specific tableĪll the field codes in a document, including formulas The result of one or more specific formulas In Outlook, the result of a formula is only calculated when it is inserted and won't be available for the recipient of the email to edit. In Word, the result of a formula is calculated when it is inserted, and when the document containing the formula opens. You can type in the Formula box, select a number format from the Number Format list, and paste in functions and bookmarks using the Paste Function and Paste Bookmark lists. Use the Formula dialog box to create your formula. On the Table Tools, Layout tab, in the Data group, click Formula. If the cell is not empty, delete its contents. Select the table cell where you want your result. Use bookmarknames or cell references in a formula Update all the formula results in a tableĮxamples: Sum numbers in a table by using positional arguments For more information about field codes, see the See Also section. Note: Formulas in Word or Outlook tables are a type of field code.

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