XL: Function Wizard Doesn't Enter Formulas as Arrays

ID: Q110862

The information in this article applies to:

SUMMARY

When you use the Function Wizard in Microsoft Excel, you cannot automatically enter a function as an array.

WORKAROUND

To enter an array formula when you are using the Function Wizard, do the following:

1. Select the range on your worksheet where the array formula is to be 

   entered.
2. Use the Function Wizard to enter your formula. When your formula is 
   complete, choose the Finish button.

   Your formula will now occupy a single cell (usually the upper-left
   cell) in the range.
3. In Microsoft Excel for Windows, press F2 and then press 
   CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER.

   In Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, press COMMAND+U, and then press
   COMMAND+RETURN.
Your formula should now be entered as an array.

Additional query words: 5.00 7.00 97 

Keywords          : xlwiz xlformula 
Version           : WINDOWS:5.0,5.0c,7.0,7.0a,97;MACINTOSH:5.0,5.0a
Platform          : MACINTOSH WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: January 8, 1999