Excel: See Formulas in Excel 2013

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Problem: I need to audit several formulas. I already know how to use Show Formulas mode, but I need something more permanent.

Strategy: Use the new =FORMULATEXT() function in Excel 2013.

  1. FORMULATEXT is great for documenting, and also for catching shenanigans.