Fix Excel Function Display Issue: Set Cell Format to General in .Net with Spread

Are you facing issues with Excel functions displaying as plain text instead of executing properly? This common issue arises when the cell format is set to 'Text'. Learn how to fix this by setting the cell format to 'General' in your .Net applications using Spread.

Problem Description

When the cell format in Excel is set to 'Text', any functions you input will be displayed as text instead of executing. To solve this, you need to change the cell format to 'General'.

Code Example

The following code demonstrates how to change the cell format from 'Text' to 'General'.

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코드 복사

// Set the number format of the column cell to General worksheet.Columns.NumberFormat = "General";

By using the above code, functions entered in Excel will execute correctly.

Comment Handling and General Type Setting Tips

Incorrect Example

The code below sets the cell format to 'Text', causing functions to be displayed as plain text.

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코드 복사

// Incorrect Code: Setting column cell format to Text worksheet.Columns.NumberFormat = "@";

Using this code will display functions as text in Excel.

Correct Example

Below is the correct code to set the cell format to 'General', ensuring functions execute properly.

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코드 복사

// Set the number format of the column cell to General worksheet.Columns.NumberFormat = "General";

This code ensures that downloaded Excel files will execute functions correctly when entered.

Summary

To ensure Excel functions execute properly, avoid setting the cell format to 'Text'. Instead, set the cell format to 'General'. Refer to the code examples above to correctly set up your Excel files in .Net applications using Spread.

By following these tips, you can significantly improve the usability of your Excel files, ensuring functions are displayed and executed as intended.