Delete Values But Keep Formulas. Reset An Excel Worksheet.

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of deleting values in Excel cells while keeping the underlying formulas intact. This technique is particularly useful for resetting your worksheet without losing the calculations tied to your input cells. By utilizing Excel's GoTo special feature, you can efficiently clear data without affecting your formulas.

Step 1: Open Your Excel Worksheet

• Launch Microsoft Excel and open the worksheet that contains the data you want to reset.
• Identify the range of cells that contain values you wish to delete, ensuring you know which cells contain formulas you want to preserve.

Step 2: Select the Data Range

• Click and drag to highlight the range of cells from which you want to delete the values.
• Alternatively, you can click on the first cell, hold down the Shift key, and click on the last cell in the desired range.

Step 3: Access the Go To Special Feature

• Press F5 or navigate to the Home tab.
• Click on "Find & Select" in the Editing group.
• Select "Go To Special" from the dropdown menu.

Step 4: Choose Constants

• In the Go To Special dialog box, select the "Constants" option.
• Uncheck all boxes except for "Numbers," "Text," "Logicals," and "Errors" to ensure only these types of values are selected. This will allow you to delete all input values while preserving any formulas.

Step 5: Clear the Selected Values

• Click "OK" to confirm your selection. This will highlight all the cells that contain constant values (inputs).
• Press the Delete key on your keyboard. This action will clear the values in the selected cells but will leave any formulas intact.

Step 6: Review Your Formulas

• Take a moment to check the cells that contained formulas to ensure they are still functioning correctly.
• Make any necessary adjustments to the input cells if needed.

Conclusion

You have successfully deleted values from your Excel worksheet while keeping the formulas intact using the GoTo special feature. This method is effective for resetting your data without losing the structure of your calculations. As a next step, consider experimenting with different ranges or applying similar techniques to other worksheets to streamline your Excel workflow.