Thanks JE. I'm using Office 2000 so I don't have the non VB method.

"JE McGimpsey" wrote:

Formatting won't change it, since it's not a number. If you're using
XL02/3 use the non-VB method mentioned on the page. If you're using a
prior or Mac version, I don't know of a way to do it in-place.

In article ,
"slot guy" wrote:

Thanks for the link. Is there a way to change the format while in place
without using VB? I'm not experienced with it. Can a custom format be created
under "formating cells" to change the negative sign?