However, if these formulas reference other cells, then the results change when data in these referenced cells change. To lock these numeric values, you need to delete the formula without deleting ...

Isolate a specific value, such as a number value in cells that contain both numbers and letters by using the Excel MID function. Click in the cell where you will display the value you want to isolate.

Sparklines are small charts that fit into a single Microsoft Excel cell. But if you're tracking non-numeric data, they can exhibit weird behavior. Learn how to avoid problems when using sparklines.