All original values added to cells, whether text, numbers, or formulas, display in the ______ Bar when a cell is selected.

• A. Formula Bar
• B. Status Bar
• C. Name Box
• D. Quick Access Bar

Answer: (A)

The contents of the active cell are shown in the Formula Bar. This is the place where you view and edit whatever is in a cell—text, numbers, or a formula. When you select a cell, the Formula Bar updates to display its contents, so you can modify them directly there (and formulas appear as written, not just their results). The other bars have different roles: the Status Bar at the bottom shows quick statistics about your selection (like sum or average) rather than the cell’s actual content; the Name Box shows the cell address or a defined name; and the Quick Access Bar holds frequently used commands. So the Formula Bar is the correct spot for viewing and editing everything you’ve entered in a cell.