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url: /modelling-guides/creating-an-operational-expenditure-model/explain-value.md
description: >-
  We can use the explain value function on any cell to reveal the calculation
  logic taking place under the hood.
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# Explain Value

We can use the explain value function on any cell to reveal the calculation logic taking place under the hood.

Right click on a cell and click **Explain Value**.

![Explain Value Select](/operational-expenditure-model-figures/explain-value-select.png)

This view will show how the value to is calculated, in this case it shows formula that is applying to this cell.

![Explain Value](/operational-expenditure-model-figures/explain-value.png)