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Default social security numbers in Excel

Not and keep them from prying eyes.

You could use a helper column and just show those last 5 digits, then protect
the worksheet. But worksheet protection is very easily broken--so you wouldn't
want to share this file with anyone who shouldn't see the complete SSN.


MelissaC wrote:

I have an excel spreadsheet that currently displays social security numbers
in this format. 000-00-0000. Is there a way to change that format so only
the last five digits display? example ***-*0-0000

Thank you.


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Dave Peterson