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The Excel Formatting - Numbers


To change number formatting using the formatting icons

· You can quickly change the formatting of a cell or selected range by using the following icons on the Formatting toolbar.

Currency

12345 will become $12,345.00

Percent

.25 will become 25%

Comma

98765 will become 98,765.00

Increase Decimal

12,345.00 will become 12,345.000

Decrease Decimal

98,765.00 will become 98,765.0

To format a number as a currency

· Select the cell or range of cells you want to format.

· From the Format menu, click Cells.

· From the Format Cells dialog box displayed, select the Number tab.

· In the Category: section, select Currency.

· Select the number of decimal places you require by using the Decimal places: spin box arrows.

· In the Symbol: section drop down list, select the type of currency.

· Click OK.

To format a number as a percentage

· Select the cell or range of cells you wish to format.

· From the Format menu, click Cells.

· From the Format Cells dialog box displayed, select the Number tab.

· In the Category: section, select Percentage.

· Select the number of decimal places you require by using the Decimal places: spin box arrows.

· Click OK.

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