While typing a numeric value into a cell of a EXCEL spread sheet, the status bar shows the:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Enter Mode
Excel’s status bar shows the state of the cell you are working in. It reads Ready while the sheet waits for input, changes to Enter the moment you start typing a value into a cell, and shows Edit only when you change a cell that already holds data.
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