If your formula displays no value and you aren't receiving an error message, what is most likely the cause?

When a formula displays no value and does not trigger an error message, the most likely cause is that there is an issue with the structure or elements of the formula itself. A missing parenthesis can create situations where the formula cannot produce a result. This can lead to the formula being incomplete or improperly constructed, resulting in an absence of displayed value.

In scenarios where the parentheses are not properly matched, the formula interpreter might not reach a conclusion about the intended calculation, hence failing to return anything. This is distinct from syntax errors which typically trigger an error message, allowing users to identify and correct the mistake.

Therefore, in this case, the absence of a value without error messaging often points directly to the structural integrity of the formula, emphasizing the importance of parentheses in ensuring logical groupings of operations within the formula.