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    Created array by Mistake! How to Delete?

    Excel 2011 Mac. Entering data in what should be a simple "Average" cell, but seems mysteriously to have morphed into part of an array. Now I can't do anything what that cell. How can I delete this accidental array, please?

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    Re: Created array by Mistake! How to Delete?

    Assuming you do not want to have to retry the data, I would try selecting and copying it. Then Paste Special | Values somewhere else as a temporary storage. If that works, select the whole of the array and delete it. You should now be able to copy back some, or all, of the data you stored. Once everything works as you wish, you can delete the temporary copy.

    Ideally, make a backup copy before you start on the process.
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    Re: Created array by Mistake! How to Delete?

    Thanks for the reply, but how can I determine the total array range so I can select it?

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    Re: Created array by Mistake! How to Delete?

    Easiest way would be to select the entire column.

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