# Get a Cell's Formula

### Overview

This procedure finds and retrieves the formula from a specific cell in an Excel worksheet. If the cell does not contain a formula, it returns "No formula." This is useful in automation workflows that need to access and interpret formulas.

### Syntax

Below is a line-by-line overview of the automation syntax. Expand each line to learn more.

<details>

<summary><code>get the cell's formula</code></summary>

#### What does it do?

Retrieves the formula from the current cell.

#### Where does it go?

This phrase should be written on a **new line**.

#### Is it required?

✅ Yes — This phrase is **required**.

#### Does it require data?

✅ Yes — A reference to **the cell** must be defined in the automation.

</details>

### Examples

#### 1. Get Cell's Formula

Retrieves the formula from a specific cell.

```
get the worksheet's cell where
    the cell reference is "C1"
get the cell's formula
```


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