Microsoft – Excel formula bar not visible

Microsoft – Excel formula bar not visible

Problem

A Microsoft Excel user encounters a problem where the formula bar is not visible in their copy of the application.

Applies to

  1. Microsoft Excel

Resolution

This problem may particularly affected JAWS users and others who are accustomed to this area being accessible.  Please use the set of instructions that best fit your preferred method of naviatiohn.

Method 1 – Using the a mouse

Click View > Show > Formula bar.


Method 2 – Using shortcut keystrokes

Press ALT key followed by W, ZS, VF

Method 3 – Browse ribbon using JAWS

  1. Press ALT then press right arrow to View ribbon menu and press ENTER.
  2. Then press CONTROL+RIGHT arrow to reach Show group.
  3. Then press SPACEBAR to open the menu and arrow down to Show Formula bar, then press ENTER to toggle it on.