| Spread WinRT Documentation > Developer's Guide > Managing the User Interface > Using Formulas > Allowing the User to Enter Formulas |
Users can enter a formula in a cell by starting with an equals sign (=). Type the equal sign and then the formula such as = sum(A1+B1) once the cell is in edit mode.
You can use the CanUserEditFormula property to prevent this.
This example allows the user to enter formulas.
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gcSpreadSheet1.CanUserEditFormula = true; | |
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gcSpreadSheet1.CanUserEditFormula = True | |