How to Go Back in Excel Formulas

Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating Formulas

Use Ctrl+Backspace to return to the active cell if you've moved away after entering a formula. Press Enter to complete a formula and return to the cell. If additional edits are needed, press F2 to edit the formula. To switch between sheets while editing, use Ctrl+PgUp or Ctrl+PgDown.

Navigating Formula History in Excel

In Excel for Microsoft 365, access the history of cell edits to review changes. This feature allows you to see who edited a cell, along with the edit location and time. It's possible to view the former value of a cell to quickly revert if necessary. This capability is available on Windows Desktop, Excel for Mac, iPad, and Excel on iOS and Android devices.

Common Use Cases

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  Correcting a formula error without retyping the entire expression
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  Navigating through nested functions to edit a specific argument
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  Quickly accessing and adjusting a recently entered value or formula
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  Reverting accidental changes made to a formula
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  Refining a complex formula by stepping back through its construction

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