Replacing a formula in a cell with a string / number value does not work
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Description
Steps to reproduce:
- open the spreadsheet demo page at https://demo.vaadin.com/spreadsheet/
- type a formula into a cell (e.g.
=A1+1) - double click / press F2 on the cell with the formula
- replace the formula with a string or a number
- press enter to finish editing the cell
- see that the cell is not updated (still have the formula)

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Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue on the spreadsheet demo page at https://demo.vaadin.com/spreadsheet/ with a formula, then replace it with a string or number while editing. The fix is complete when pressing Enter updates the cell to the replacement value instead of retaining the formula.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- frontend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100