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Is there a limit to text in a cell?

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    Is there a limit to text in a cell?

    When I try to print out my Excel spreadsheet all the data in my cells do not show up in the print out. How do I resolve this issue? Is there a certain limit as to how much text can be put in a cell and still have it show up when printed out?

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    Re: Is there a limit to text in a cell?

    A cell can store up to 32K characters, and will display about 1K; more if there are line feeds interspersed.
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    Re: Is there a limit to text in a cell?

    Thanks shg for the information on how much a cell can hold. The other problem I am having is that all the text in one cell does not print when I print out my spreadsheet. Is this normal for a cell to actually hold more text than what can be printed out? Or am I doing something wrong to keep the printer from printing out all the text in the cell?

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    Re: Is there a limit to text in a cell?

    Is this normal for a cell to actually hold more text than what can be printed out?
    That depends on the user, I reckon.

    How much text is printing out?

    How much text is in the cell?

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    Re: Is there a limit to text in a cell?

    Thanks oldchippy for the links, they answered my question.

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