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David Biddulph

"Nadine" wrote in message
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Format Cell Number Options

in the options for Negative numbers
only has the format for colour black and no brackets, doesn't have format
black with brackets
has no options for format colour red and or red with bracket
checked to see if it was document specific
opened a new blank workbook, and same in a new workbook
checked not using a start template