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Would you like to monitor cell values as they change, without having to scroll or switch back and forth between worksheets or workbooks? You may find the Watch Window useful.

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Open the Watch Window by clicking its button on the Formulas tab > Formula Auditing group

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Add Cells to the Watch Window:

  • Click Add Watch in the Watch Window, select the cell(s) (drag or use Ctrl to select more than one cell), and click Add in the resulting window.

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NOTE: Cell addresses from multiple workbooks can be added to the Watch Window. When the workbooks referenced are open, their Watches will be displayed; when closed they will disappear.

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Delete Cells from the Watch Window:

  • Select the cell(s) (use Ctrl or Shift to select more than one cell) in the Watch Window and click the Delete Watch button.

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Resize Columns to View Only What You Need:

  • Columns can't be removed, but their width can be resized so they don't show.

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Tips:

  • Name your ranges to make them more clear. SalesTotal is easier to understand than $D$302.

  • The Watch Window will "jump" out of the way if you navigate to cells under it. Move the Watch Window around by dragging the title bar - you can also dock it at the top or bottom of your screen; test out which position works best for you.

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