You're asking how to display the contents of the active cell in a spreadsheet program. Here's how you can do that in different popular programs:

Microsoft Excel

* Formula Bar: The easiest way is to look at the formula bar located above the spreadsheet. The active cell's contents will be displayed there.

Google Sheets

* Formula Bar: Just like in Excel, the formula bar at the top of the sheet will show the contents of the active cell.

Other Spreadsheet Programs

Most other spreadsheet programs will have a similar setup. Look for a bar at the top of the screen labeled "Formula Bar" or "Edit Bar."

Additional Tips:

* Edit Mode: If you're in edit mode for the cell (clicked on it and ready to type), the cell's contents will be displayed directly in the cell itself, as well as in the formula bar.

* Cell Formatting: If the cell has special formatting (like a date format or currency), the formula bar will show the raw data, while the cell itself will display the formatted version.

Let me know if you have any other spreadsheet questions!