Overwriting formula result with another cell

EZ1975

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I have a form that extracts the date automatically from the serial number. So user fills in the serial number in the first sheet and it calculates the serial number into another cell and then that cell is copied into the second sheet which is kind of a form letter but sometimes the value is different so I need a cell to insert the custom date. I could have a macro reset the formula with a button press but I was wondering if there is there a way to have a custom date cell that is pulled in place of the formula?
I have an idea but cannot find and example. Something like- If C1 is Blank D1=B1(the formula result) else D1=C1.
 

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Short answer - no.

You can either have a formula in a cell, OR data. 1 will always over-write the other
 
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