All global updates switching

You're referring to the "All Global Updates Switch"!

The All Global Updates Switch is a feature in some software applications, including Microsoft Excel, that allows you to toggle on or off all global updates at once. This can be useful when you're working with large datasets or complex formulas, and you want to prevent accidental changes to your formulas or data.

When the All Global Updates Switch is turned on, any changes you make to a formula or data in one cell will automatically update all other cells that reference that formula or data. This can be helpful when you're working with large datasets and want to ensure that all cells are updated consistently.

On the other hand, when the All Global Updates Switch is turned off, any changes you make to a formula or data in one cell will only update that specific cell, and not affect other cells that reference the same formula or data.

Here are some common scenarios where you might use the All Global Updates Switch:

  1. Preventing accidental changes: When working with complex formulas or large datasets, it's easy to accidentally change a formula or data in one cell, which can have unintended consequences. Turning off the All Global Updates Switch can help prevent these accidental changes from propagating to other cells.
  2. Updating large datasets: When working with large datasets, it can be time-consuming to update each cell individually. Turning on the All Global Updates Switch can help you update all cells that reference a particular formula or data at once.
  3. Debugging formulas: When debugging complex formulas, it can be helpful to turn off the All Global Updates Switch to isolate the issue and prevent unintended changes to other cells.

To turn on or off the All Global Updates Switch in Microsoft Excel, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the "Formulas" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on the "Formulas" button in the "Formula" group.
  3. Select "Options" from the dropdown menu.
  4. In the "Formulas" options dialog box, toggle the "All Global Updates" switch on or off.

Note that the exact steps may vary depending on the software application you're using.