Assuming the two cells are in A1 and B1
enter in C1
=-A1-B1

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Bill K

"piper" wrote in message
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Hi, I am trying to format individual cells to give me a negative answer,
can
this be done. Example: 2 + 2 = 4 I need to try and get the answer to
become
2 + 2 = -4 any help would be appreciated thanks in anticipation!