> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.quadratichq.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.quadratichq.com/spreadsheet/formula-bar.md). # Formula bar ## Formula bar The formula bar sits below the toolbar and shows the active cell's address and contents. It's the fastest way to read and edit formulas without opening the full code editor. ### What it does * **Edit in place** — type values or formulas directly; autocomplete and function hints appear as you type. * **Reference highlighting** — cell and range references in your formula are color-highlighted on the grid. * **Expand** — long formulas can expand the bar to multiple lines. * **Code cells** — selecting a Python, JavaScript, or SQL cell shows the language and an AI-generated summary of what the code does, with one-click actions to open the code editor or ask about it in the AI chat. * **Rename tables and columns** — select a table name or column header and rename it right from the bar. ### Show or hide Toggle the formula bar from the **View** menu or in Settings. When hidden, pressing `/` in a cell falls back to the inline editor. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.quadratichq.com/spreadsheet/formula-bar.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.