Just a complete guess...

In xl2003, I'd check the font in the:
tools|Options|general tab
I'd make sure it was something I recognized (Arial, 10 is my normal).

In xl2007, I'm sure that setting is hidden under the:
Office button|Excel Options|popular category (????)

Write down any existing settings -- just in case you have to revert to them.

scpa wrote:

when working with excel , after saving and exiting, i go back to see dollar
signs added on all rows and columns..i have to go bck and change the
formats..now for a week now on other excel worksheets, i see date formats
...what am i doing wrong?

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Dave Peterson